Shoal Creek above Joplin, MO
Is Shoal Creek above Joplin, MO flooding right now?
Shoal Creek above Joplin, MO measured 1.94 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.94 ft
Streamflow
115 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 28 ft on Sat, Apr 19, 1941.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28 ft | 1941-04-19 |
| 23.39 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 22.96 ft | 2017-04-29 |
| 18.81 ft | 2009-10-10 |
| 18.28 ft | 2008-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Center Creek below Carl Junction, MO | 10.4 mi | Jasper County |
| Center Creek near Smithfield, MO | 10.5 mi | Jasper County |
| Spring River near Baxter Springs, KS | 11.4 mi | Cherokee County |
| Hickory Creek at Neosho, MO | 13.9 mi | Newton County |
| Spring River near Quapaw, OK | 14.2 mi | Ottawa 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.