RIVER GAUGE · CURRENT RIVER
Current River above Powder Mill
Shannon County, Missouri
Water level1.90 ft
Flow363 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft4,802 cfs
Minor flood8 ft8,003 cfs
Moderate flood25 ft53,018 cfs
Major flood40 ft115,038 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 41.73 ft | 140,779 cfs |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 29.8 ft | — |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 27.06 ft | — |
More on Current River
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