Major Flood
23 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31.93 ft
this is the record crest estimated from high water marks on April 30 2017. The railroad bridge at Devil's Elbow is under several feet of water.
29.84 ft
Estimated High Water Mark Nov 2024. Big Piney inundated I-44 around MM 166.
29 ft
the Golf Course Pro Shop floods. This is the record level that occurred at the upstream gauge at the Water Treatment Plant.
28 ft
the East Gate Facility is under five feet of water and Training Area 259 is under four feet of water.
27.1 ft
the river gage is flooded and no longer functions. The East Gate Bridge is under water.
24 ft
the Water Treatment Plant Floods. The road on the right bank downstream from the steel bridge floods.
23 ft
major Flood Stage. The Fort Leonard Wood Golf Course floods.
20 ft
the road between the Golf Course and Campgrounds begins to flood.
19 ft
flood waters affect the water intake at the Ft. Wood Water Treatment Plant.
16 ft
east Gate Road west of the river and east of the entrance gate to Fort Wood floods. High ground training area floods.
15 ft
moderate flood stage. Water at the lower TA 250 Training Ground is three feet deep.
14 ft
water at the lower TA 250 Training Ground is two feet deep.
10 ft
flood waters affect the lower TA 250 Training Area and Highway J east of Fort Wood East Gage.
9 ft
the Happy Hollow Picnic Area floods.
8 ft
the Pontoon Training Area at Ft. Wood Floods.
6 ft
fort Leonard Wood begins to move equipment from the Pontoon Training Area.
5 ft
flood waters impact the wing wall at the Water Treatment Plant. Ft. Wood EOC begins to prepare for possible evacuations of the Pontoon Training Area.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2017 | 31.93 ft | 93,500 cfs |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 29.83 ft | 79,800 cfs |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 24.5 ft | 81,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Piney at Ft. Wood - East Gate?
The Big Piney at Ft. Wood - East Gate gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06930060) 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 Piney at Ft. Wood - East Gate?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Piney at Ft. Wood - East Gate is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Big Piney at Ft. Wood - East Gate gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pulaski County, Missouri at coordinates 37.7602°N, 92.0580°W. USGS site number: 06930060. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.