Is the Grand River flooding?

Missouri · 6 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Grand River is tracked by 6 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 Grand River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 6 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 3 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 Grand River near Sumner, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 42.00 ft on 26 July 1993, carrying 166,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.67 ft, 34.3 ft below that record.

Drains 6,880 sq mi · gauge elevation 631 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Grand River near Pattonsburg, MONo flooding2.67 ft25 ft
Grand River near Gallatin, MONo flooding4.69 ft26 ft
Grand River at Chillicothe, MONo flooding4.91 ft24 ft
Grand River near Sumner, MONo flooding7.67 ft26 ft
Grand River near Fountain Grove, MONo flood stage defined6.22 ft
Grand River below Sumner, MO (auxiliary gage)No flood stage defined5.43 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.