Tarkio River at Fairfax, MO
Is Tarkio River at Fairfax, MO flooding right now?
Tarkio River at Fairfax, MO measured 6.20 ft on 2026-09-23 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.20 ft
Streamflow
116 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.9 ft on Mon, May 7, 2007.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 18.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.9 ft | 2007-05-07 |
| 27.2 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 26.35 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 26.31 ft | 2019-05-24 |
| 25.6 ft | 1993-07-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Brownville, NE | 13.6 mi | Nemaha County |
| Minnesota Valley Creek near Mound City, MO | 14.7 mi | Holt County |
| Davis Creek near Mound City, MO | 17.2 mi | Holt County |
| Nodaway River near Burlington Junction, MO | 18.2 mi | Nodaway County |
| Missouri River at Rulo, NE | 19.8 mi | Richardson 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.