Little St. Francis River at Fredericktown
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Madison County, Missouri on the Little St. Francis River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07035000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1993 | 26.5 ft | 25,100 cfs |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 26.5 ft | 25,100 cfs |
| Dec 2, 1982 | 24.5 ft | — |
| Dec 2, 1982 | 24.5 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 24.09 ft | 18,718 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRZM7
River
Little St. Francis River
County
Madison, MO
Coordinates
37.5594°N, 90.3129°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little St. Francis River at Fredericktown?
The Little St. Francis River at Fredericktown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07035000) 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 St. Francis River at Fredericktown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little St. Francis River at Fredericktown is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little St. Francis River rises?
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Where is the Little St. Francis River at Fredericktown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Missouri at coordinates 37.5594°N, 90.3129°W. USGS site number: 07035000. 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