Major Flood
16 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
25 ft
The Water Street Bridge (State Highway T) at the gage site floods.
16 ft
Homes and businesses near the river on First Street and Water Streen flood.
15 ft
Flood water begins to impact locations near the river in Newburg.
12 ft
Low lying locations near the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1915 | 16.7 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1985 | 16.6 ft | 23,300 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1935 | 16.26 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NEWM7
River
Little Piney Creek
County
Phelps, MO
Coordinates
37.9095°N, 91.9033°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Piney Creek at Newburg?
The Little Piney Creek at Newburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06932000) 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 Little Piney Creek at Newburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Piney Creek at Newburg is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Piney Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Piney Creek at Newburg 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 Little Piney Creek at Newburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Phelps County, Missouri at coordinates 37.9095°N, 91.9033°W. USGS site number: 06932000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Gasconade River at Jerome
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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.