RIVER GAUGE · CHARITON RIVER
Chariton River near Prairie Hill
Chariton County, Missouri
Water level2.58 ft
Flow524 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27.7 ft
The State Highway 129 bridge is overtopped by flood waters 8 miles North of Salisbury.
- 24.8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the State Highway 129 bridge 8 miles north of Salisbury.
- 20 ft
State Highway 129 is overtopped by flood waters 8 miles north of Salisbury.
- 19 ft
Farmland and secondary roads in the Chariton River floodplain are under water.
- 15 ft
Fields along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | 24.26 ft | 44,400 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 23.39 ft | — |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 23.27 ft | — |
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