Is the Spring River flooding?

Missouri · 3 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Spring 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 Spring 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 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 Spring River near Waco, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.06 ft on 26 September 1993, carrying 151,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1923 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.01 ft, 33.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,164 sq mi · gauge elevation 834 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Spring River at La Russell, MONo flooding1.10 ft8 ft
Spring River at Carthage, MONo flooding2.66 ft10 ft
Spring River near Waco, MONo flooding1.01 ft19 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.