Major Flood
36 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Many farm levees along Big Creek are overtopped. Flooding of rural areas behind the levees occurs.
23 ft
Flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown.
20 ft
The west bank of the creek begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.0
Creek nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2019 | 28.59 ft | 20,600 cfs |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 27.85 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 27.43 ft | 16,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Creek near Blairstown?
The Big Creek near Blairstown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06921720) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Creek near Blairstown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Creek near Blairstown is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Creek near Blairstown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henry County, Missouri at coordinates 38.5550°N, 93.9654°W. USGS site number: 06921720. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.