Major Flood
39 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
State Highway 6 near Gallatin floods. In addition, a gas station on the west side of the river is threatened by flooding.
33 ft
Over twenty thousand acres of farmland flood. In addition, a sand and gravel operation downstream of Highway 6 is threatened by flooding.
26 ft
Low-lying woodlands and farmland along the river flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.0
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 1909 | 45 ft | — |
| Jun 1, 1929 | 42.02000045776367 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 1926 | 41.79999923706055 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand River near Gallatin?
The Grand River near Gallatin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06897500) 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 Grand River near Gallatin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand River near Gallatin is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grand River rises?
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Where is the Grand River near Gallatin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Daviess County, Missouri at coordinates 39.9269°N, 93.9425°W. USGS site number: 06897500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.