Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Approximate level where the bridge on Seneca Road Floods. Also the approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
11 ft
Approximate level where low lying areas near the gage flood.
9 ft
Ozark City Park upstream from the gage floods.
7 ft
Low water crossing in Riverdale Road 3 miles upstream from gage 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 29, 2017 | 20.73 ft | 45,000 cfs |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 19.32 ft | 36,500 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 18.69 ft | 37,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FINM7
River
Finley River
County
Christian, MO
Coordinates
36.9749°N, 93.3279°W
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StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Finley River below Riverdale?
The Finley River below Riverdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07052345) 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 Finley River below Riverdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Finley River below Riverdale is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Finley River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Finley River below Riverdale to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Finley River below Riverdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Christian County, Missouri at coordinates 36.9749°N, 93.3279°W. USGS site number: 07052345. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: James River (MO) at Galena
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.