Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
flood waters reach the Highway 43 Bridge.
28.4 ft
this is the level reached on April 19 1941.
27.39 ft
this is the crest level set on April 30, 2017 and December 27, 2015.
25 ft
major flooding occurs at the gage site. Homes on the east side of Noel near the river may flood as well as Highways 59 and 90.
22 ft
flooding occurs on H Highway and at the intersection of Highways 59 and 90. The water treatment plant at the Tyson Plant begins to flood.
20 ft
moderate flood stage. Flood waters affect the north and south side of the Highway 43 Bridge and the Cowskin Public Fishing access area on the northeast side of the bridge. The Waste Water Treatment Plant begins flood prevention measures.
18 ft
flooding closes Routes TT and DD.
15 ft
minor flooding occurs at the gage site. The Cowskin River Floating Public Access Area on the west side of Highway 43 floods. The access road to the RV Park at Herman's Campground two miles upstream from the bridge floods.
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 18, 1941 | 28.4 ft | 137,000 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 27.39 ft | — |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 27.39 ft | 107,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TIFM7
River
Elk River (MO)
County
McDonald, MO
Coordinates
36.6314°N, 94.5867°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elk River (MO) near Tiff City?
The Elk River (MO) near Tiff City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07189000) 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 Elk River (MO) near Tiff City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elk River (MO) near Tiff City is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elk River (MO) rises?
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Where is the Elk River (MO) near Tiff City gauge located?
The gauge is located in McDonald County, Missouri at coordinates 36.6314°N, 94.5867°W. USGS site number: 07189000. 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
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