Is the Salt River flooding?

Missouri · 2 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Salt River 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 Salt River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 6 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 Salt River near New London, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.80 ft on 22 April 1973, carrying 107,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1858 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.91 ft, 28.9 ft below that record.

Drains 2,480 sq mi · gauge elevation 477 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Salt River near New London, MONo flooding2.91 ft19 ft
Salt River near Center, MONo flood stage defined2.25 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.