Is the Current River flooding?
The Current 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 Current River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Current River at Doniphan, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.13 ft on 1 May 2017, carrying 183,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (109 annual peaks). It is currently at -0.49 ft, 33.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River at Montauk State Park, MO | No flooding | 1.48 ft | 7 ft | |
| Current River above Akers, MO | No flooding | 0.72 ft | 7 ft | |
| Current River above Powder Mill, MO | No flooding | 1.92 ft | 8 ft | |
| Current River at Van Buren, MO | No flooding | 2.60 ft | 20 ft | |
| Current River at Doniphan, MO | No flooding | -0.49 ft | 13 ft |