RIVER GAUGE · BLACK RIVER
Black River at Poplar Bluff
Butler County, Missouri
Water level0.50 ft
Flow675 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
U.S. Highway 60 begins to flood heading toward Baskey.
- 17 ft
Farmland south of Poplar Bluff floods.
- 16 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas. If the water continues to rise, Hillcrest Park will be affected.
- 13 ft
The Black River enters the Palmer Slough flood plain.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2008 | 22.15 ft | 81,148 cfs |
| May 1, 2017 | 21.96 ft | 27,727 cfs |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 21.68 ft | — |
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