RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE ST. FRANCIS RIVER
Little St. Francis River at Fredericktown
Madison County, Missouri
Water level0.67 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30.27 ft
The Business 72 bridge begins flooding near this height.
- 29.2 ft
The AutoZone store on Business 72 begins flooding.
- 26.5 ft
The AutoZone parking lot along the left bank on Business 72 begins flooding.
- 17.39 ft
Natural gas utility fencing begins flooding along the left bank.
- 14 ft
Water exits the main channel along the left bank immediately downstream of the Business 72 bridge.
- 12 ft
Water exits the river bank upstream of the gage along the left bank.
- 10.4 ft
The middle of the flood plain along the left bank upstream of the bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1993 | 26.5 ft | 25,100 cfs |
| Dec 2, 1982 | 24.5 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 24.09 ft | 18,718 cfs |
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