RIVER GAUGE · CURRENT RIVER
Current River at Van Buren
Carter County, Missouri
Water level2.56 ft
Flow793 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 37.2 ft | 163,640 cfs |
| Mar 25, 1904 | 29 ft | — |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 27.39 ft | — |
More on Current River
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