Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31.8 ft
Near this height, State Highway 89 begins flooding north of State Highway E and just north of the Swan Creek bridge.
30.5 ft
Near this height, U.S. Highway 50 near Mount Sterling will be closed in both directions.
29.7 ft
Near this height, Missouri Highway 42 east of Vienna will be closed in both directions.
29.3 ft
Near this height, Missouri State Route E just west of the juncture with Missouri Highway 89 will be closed in both directions.
28 ft
Near this height, U.S. Highway 63 will be closed in both directions southeast of Vienna.
27 ft
Near this height, Missouri State Route BB north of Mount Sterling will be closed in both directions.
26 ft
County Road 623 northwest of the gage and County Road 727 at Highway D are flooded and closed at this height. Also, State Highway 42 southwest of Belle and State Highway J east of Fredericksburg are also flooded and closed. Actual point of inundation may be as low as 22 ft.
22.5 ft
Near this height, Missouri State Route K west of Bay will be closed in both directions due to backwater along Second Creek.
22.1 ft
House basement along the right bank upstream of the gage begins to flood near this height.
22 ft
At this height County Road 251 north of Fredericksburg is flooded and closed.
21.1 ft
Turner Lane under the State Highway 89 bridge begins flooding near this height.
20 ft
FLOOD STAGE. Right bank overflows. Also, State Highway D begins flooding near the Cooper Hill Conservation Area.
19.5 ft
State Route N north of US Highway 50 and north of Freedom begins flooding near this height.
18.7 ft
The trailer court along the right bank downstream from the State Highway 89 bridge begins to flood near this level.
17 ft
State Route RA at Pointers Creek near the County Road 801 intersection begins flooding near this level.
16 ft
Brush Creek backs up and private roads begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2017 | 37.47 ft | 190,000 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2015 | 34.56 ft | 143,000 cfs |
| Aug 8, 2013 | 34.39 ft | 135,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Gasconade River near Rich Fountain?
The Gasconade River near Rich Fountain gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06934000) 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 Gasconade River near Rich Fountain?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Gasconade River near Rich Fountain is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Gasconade River near Rich Fountain gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osage County, Missouri at coordinates 38.3889°N, 91.8208°W. USGS site number: 06934000. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.