Major Flood
40 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
50 ft
Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge deck of the Highway 106 bridge. Major flooding is occurring along the river.
40 ft
Most county roads and camping areas are flooded.
25 ft
County Road 533 floods downstream of the 106 bridge near the river. Much of the downstream left bank is under water.
20 ft
Flood waters may impact the lower portions of Powder Mill Campground.
8 ft
County Road 106-531 south of the gage floods near the river.
6 ft
Campground near gage site begins to flood. Canoe rentals close.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 41.73 ft | 140,779 cfs |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 29.8 ft | — |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 27.06 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Current River above Powder Mill?
The Current River above Powder Mill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07066510) 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 Current River above Powder Mill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Current River above Powder Mill is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Current River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Current River above Powder Mill 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 Current River above Powder Mill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shannon County, Missouri at coordinates 37.1855°N, 91.1779°W. USGS site number: 07066510. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.