St. Francis River near Saco, MO
Is St. Francis River near Saco, MO flooding right now?
St. Francis River near Saco, MO measured 1.81 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 19.2 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.81 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.1 ft on Sun, Nov 14, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 25.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.1 ft | 1993-11-14 |
| 33.42 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 28.93 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 28.68 ft | 2025-04-05 |
| 27.94 ft | 2011-04-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis River near Mill Creek, MO | 8.2 mi | Madison County |
| Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park, MO | 8.8 mi | Wayne County |
| Big Creek at Des Arc, MO | 10.6 mi | Iron County |
| St. Francis River near Patterson, MO | 13.2 mi | Wayne County |
| St. Francis River near Roselle, MO | 14.7 mi | Madison 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.