Is the Niangua River flooding?

Missouri · 3 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Niangua River is tracked by 3 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 Niangua River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 4 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 Niangua River at Windyville, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.36 ft on 25 September 1993, carrying 44,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1992 (24 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.71 ft, 23.6 ft below that record.

Drains 377 sq mi · gauge elevation 903 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Niangua River at Windyville, MONo flooding0.71 ft12 ft
Niangua River above Lake Niangua near Macks Creek, MONo flooding4.03 ft15 ft
Niangua River at Tunnel Dam near Macks Creek, MONo flooding1.28 ft11 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.