RIVER GAUGE · CURRENT RIVER
Current River at Doniphan
Ripley County, Missouri
Water level-0.69 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 28 ft
Much of Jefferson Street is flooded along with structures along Willow Street and West Water Street.
- 24 ft
Water begins to flood State Highway 142 and impacts structures along Washington Street.
- 22 ft
Water flows across State Highway Y and impacts structures along Ripley Y-1.
- 18 ft
Water begins to flood homes in Doniphan and water reaches County Road 142.
- 17 ft
Water flows across Jefferson Street and elevated homes are surrounded by water along River Valley Road and County Road 21.
- 15 ft
Much of County Road 142E is impacted by flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2017 | 33.13 ft | 168,386 cfs |
| Feb 29, 1904 | 26.8 ft | — |
| Dec 2, 1982 | 25.49 ft | 122,000 cfs |
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