Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Monroe County, Missouri on the Middle Fork Salt River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05506350, 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29.6 ft
The bridge at Highway A north of Holliday begins flooding.
28.3 ft
Faith Walk Ministries church begins flooding at this height, based on July 2008 crest just below the top of the church foundation.
28.1 ft
Bridge at Bridge Street begins flooding. Crest of bridge road surface remained dry during July 2008 flood.
27 ft
The intersection of Washington and Smith Streets begin flooding. In July 2008, the water was about 2 ft deep.
26.5 ft
Senior Center in Paris was evacuated near this elevation in July 2008, when water was about 3 ft deep.
26.4 ft
Transformer near the corner of Hill and Madison Streets began flooding in July 2008, when water was about 3 ft deep.
26 ft
Basements in homes near Smith and Fox Streets begin flooding. Basement of home at East Madison and Hill Streets had 4 to 5 ft of water in July 2008.
25.5 ft
East Caldwell Street just below bridge over Town Branch begins flooding. This location had about 4 feet of water in July 2008.
24.5 ft
The intersection of East Locust Street and Baskett Street begins flooding. Water was about 6 ft deep in July 2008.
24 ft
Near this height, water will begin flowing over north Main Street (Business U.S. Highway 24 or Highway 15) just north of Paris. In July 2008, the water was 7+ ft deep at this location.
23 ft
House and trailer home below bridge on Bridge Street floods. Water was 6-8 ft deep at this house in July 2008. Bridge Street likely floods at this height.
19 ft
Wastewater lift station begins flooding at about this height. Water was 16 ft deep in July 2008.
18.1 ft
Water exits the left bank downstream of the State Highway A bridge. Adjacent fields begin to flood.
17.5 ft
Water exits the right bank downstream of the State Highway A bridge.
14.7 ft
Water begins leaving the banks at the State Highway A bridge north of Holliday.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2008 | 28.17 ft | 31,700 cfs |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 28.17 ft | 31,700 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 23.64 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 23.64 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| May 8, 2002 | 21.53 ft | 9,360 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PMZM7
River
Middle Fork Salt River
County
Monroe, MO
Coordinates
39.5242°N, 92.1278°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday?
The Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05506350) 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 Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Fork Salt River rises?
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Where is the Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, Missouri at coordinates 39.5242°N, 92.1278°W. USGS site number: 05506350. 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
- 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.
- 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.