RIVER GAUGE · CURRENT RIVER
Current River at Akers
Shannon County, Missouri
Water level0.70 ft
Flow187 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft2,000 cfs
Minor flood7 ft5,540 cfs
Moderate flood14 ft17,302 cfs
Major flood20 ft33,004 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32.36 ft
Record Crest November 5, 2024
- 30.5 ft
Approximate level that begins to flood the Akers Ranger Station
- 26.08 ft
Flood Crest April 30, 2017.
- 26 ft
According to the USGS, the river gage no longer functions at and above this level.
- 24 ft
Approximate level that water affects the historic Akers Ferry Canoe Rental building
- 20 ft
Approximate level that begins to flood Akers Ferry Campground.
- 7 ft
Flood Stage. Approximate level when portions of Route K near the river are under water.
- 4 ft
River access is closed due to unsafe conditions for non-motorized vessels or traffic.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2024 | 32.36 ft | 54,300 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 26.08 ft | 38,800 cfs |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 19.71 ft | 33,800 cfs |
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