Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Widespread flooding of rural land and roadways occurs.
18 ft
Some gravel roads upstream and downstream from Otterville are under water. In addition State Highway 135 may be overtopped by flood waters 2 miles north of Clifton City.
15 ft
Low lying woodlands and fields along the river flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1995 | 29.43 ft | — |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 27.98 ft | — |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 27.81 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lamine River near Otterville?
The Lamine River near Otterville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06906800) 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 Lamine River near Otterville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lamine River near Otterville is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lamine River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lamine River near Otterville 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 Lamine River near Otterville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cooper County, Missouri at coordinates 38.7022°N, 92.9788°W. USGS site number: 06906800. 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.