Is the Medicine Creek flooding?

Missouri · 2 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Medicine Creek is tracked by 2 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 Medicine Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 10 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 Medicine Creek near Laredo, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.84 ft on 26 May 2019, carrying 34,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2001 (25 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.18 ft, 21.7 ft below that record.

Drains 355 sq mi · gauge elevation 734 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Medicine Creek at Lucerne, MO	No flood stage defined	5.97 ft	—	71 min ago
Medicine Creek near Laredo, MO	No flood stage defined	2.18 ft	—	41 min ago

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.