Spring River near Waco, MO
Is Spring River near Waco, MO flooding right now?
Not yet — Spring River near Waco, MO is at 18.65 ft, 0.4 ft below its 19 ft flood stage but at the action level, as of 68 min ago.
Gauge height
18.65 ft
Streamflow
17,300 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.06 ft on Sun, Sep 26, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 3.6 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 0.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 14.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.06 ft | 1993-09-26 |
| 30.94 ft | 1943-05-19 |
| 30.82 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 29.58 ft | 2007-06-12 |
| 28.8 ft | 1985-02-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Center Creek below Carl Junction, MO | 5.9 mi | Jasper County |
| Center Creek near Smithfield, MO | 6.5 mi | Jasper County |
| North Fork Spring River near Purcell, MO | 7.3 mi | Jasper County |
| Spring River at Carthage, MO | 13.8 mi | Jasper County |
| Shoal Creek above Joplin, MO | 15.8 mi | Newton County |
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