Little Osage River at Horton, MO
Is Little Osage River at Horton, MO flooding right now?
No — Little Osage River at Horton, MO is at 27.63 ft, 13.4 ft below its 41 ft flood stage, as of 50 min ago.
Gauge height
27.63 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 41 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 59.4 ft on Sat, Oct 4, 1986.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 39 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 41 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 45 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 22.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 59.4 ft | 1986-10-04 |
| 53.37 ft | 2007-07-02 |
| 51.8 ft | 1994-04-13 |
| 50 ft | 1985-02-25 |
| 49.45 ft | 1974-11-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River below Nevada, MO | 5.2 mi | Vernon County |
| Marmaton River near Nevada, MO | 9.3 mi | Vernon County |
| Osage River above Schell City, MO | 12.9 mi | Bates County |
| Marmaton River near Richards, MO | 14.6 mi | Vernon County |
| Miami Creek below Butler, MO | 15.0 mi | Bates County |
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