Major Flood
25 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.38 ft
This is the RECORD FLOOD LEVEL that was reached on November 14 1993.
24.5 ft
The Highway K bridge downstream of the gage begins flooding.
21 ft
Highway 21 at Circle Drive in Lesterville begins flooding.
20.5 ft
One house on Cirle Drive in Lesterville will flood near this height.
17 ft
When the Black River gets to this level, the Highway 21 bridge upstream in Lesterville on the East Fork of the Black River may start flooding about 6 to 8 hours earlier.
14 ft
Flooding begins along County Road 146 Champion Springs Road... the road leading to the gage.
9 ft
County Road 372 will begin flooding near this height.
8 ft
Annapolis Road on the east bank of the Black River south of Lesterville begins flooding close to this height. This is the only road directly connecting Annapolis and Lesterville.
5 ft
Near this height, Peola Road begins flooding along the west bank of the Black River south of Lesterville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 1993 | 27.38 ft | 109,000 cfs |
| Nov 18, 1985 | 25.81 ft | 98,500 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 23.23 ft | 70,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River near Annapolis?
The Black River near Annapolis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07061500) 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 Black River near Annapolis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River near Annapolis is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black River rises?
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Where is the Black River near Annapolis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Reynolds County, Missouri at coordinates 37.3361°N, 90.7886°W. USGS site number: 07061500. 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
- 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.