Spring River at Carthage, MO
Is Spring River at Carthage, MO flooding right now?
Spring River at Carthage, MO measured 2.47 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.47 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22 ft on Tue, May 18, 1943.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22 ft | 1943-05-18 |
| 20.33 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 18.44 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 18.38 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 17.98 ft | 2019-05-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Spring River near Purcell, MO | 7.7 mi | Jasper County |
| Spring River near Waco, MO | 13.8 mi | Jasper County |
| Center Creek below Carl Junction, MO | 14.2 mi | Jasper County |
| Spring River at La Russell, MO | 14.8 mi | Jasper County |
| Center Creek near Smithfield, MO | 15.4 mi | Jasper 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.