Osage River above Schell City, MO
Is Osage River above Schell City, MO flooding right now?
Osage River above Schell City, MO measured 5.89 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 24.1 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.89 ft
Streamflow
519 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 51.5 ft on Sun, Oct 5, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 22.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 29.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 39.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 51.5 ft | 1986-10-05 |
| 48.83 ft | 2007-07-04 |
| 44.53 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 39 ft | 1995-06-13 |
| 38.69 ft | 2019-06-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River at Taberville, MO | 8.9 mi | St. Clair County |
| Little Osage River at Horton, MO | 12.9 mi | Vernon County |
| Marmaton River below Nevada, MO | 15.0 mi | Vernon County |
| Miami Creek below Butler, MO | 16.6 mi | Bates County |
| Horn Branch near Germantown, MO | 17.3 mi | Henry County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.