Major Flood
27 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary. The courthouse yard floods.
23 ft
Some flooding in low sections in town begins.
20 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
18 ft
The parking lot floods at WaterCress.
14.5 ft
Water flows over Spring Branch Bridge.
10 ft
The gravel bar at The Landing floods.
9 ft
Water overflows the boat access at Big Springs.
8 ft
Current river closed to non-motorized traffic.
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 | 37.2 ft | 163,640 cfs |
| Mar 25, 1904 | 29 ft | — |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 27.39 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Current River at Van Buren?
The Current River at Van Buren gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07067000) 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 at Van Buren?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Current River at Van Buren is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Current River at Van Buren gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carter County, Missouri at coordinates 36.9914°N, 91.0136°W. USGS site number: 07067000. 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
- 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.