Is the Black River flooding?

Missouri · 5 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Black River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Missouri. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Missouri river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Black River at Poplar Bluff, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.15 ft on 19 March 2008, carrying 37,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.49 ft, 21.7 ft below that record.

Drains 1,245 sq mi · gauge elevation 317 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black River near Annapolis, MONo flooding3.77 ft8 ft
Black River at Poplar Bluff, MONo flooding0.49 ft16 ft
Black River below Annapolis, MONo current data
Black River at Leeper, MONo flood stage defined2.06 ft
Black River above Williamsville, MONo flood stage defined3.17 ft
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.