RIVER GAUGE · CHARITON RIVER
Chariton River near Novinger
Adair County, Missouri
Water level4.96 ft
Flow1,720 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
State Highway 6 near Novinger floods.
- 23 ft
Moderate flooding of farmland occurs.
- 20 ft
Farm fields along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1917 | 28.6 ft | — |
| Jun 6, 1947 | 28.5 ft | — |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 28.44 ft | — |
More on Chariton River
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