RIVER GAUGE · BIG RIVER
Big River at Richwoods
Jefferson County, Missouri
Water level1.86 ft
Flow111 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Near this height, Engledow Road at Upper Blackwell Road near DeSoto are closed upstream of the gage. Just downstream of the gage, Browns Ford Road at Ware Lake Road are closed near this height.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 33.39 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1993 | 30.33 ft | 59,800 cfs |
| Mar 19, 2008 | 28.7 ft | 52,800 cfs |
More on Big River
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DownstreamBig River at Byrnesville
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