Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | 24.26 ft | 44,400 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 23.39 ft | — |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 23.27 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRIM7
River
Chariton River
County
Chariton, MO
Coordinates
39.5399°N, 92.7908°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chariton River near Prairie Hill?
The Chariton River near Prairie Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06905500) 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 Chariton River near Prairie Hill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chariton River near Prairie Hill is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chariton River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chariton River near Prairie Hill to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chariton River near Prairie Hill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chariton County, Missouri at coordinates 39.5399°N, 92.7908°W. USGS site number: 06905500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.