Major Flood
35 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
Water overtops the U.S. Highway 136 bridge over the Nodaway River.
35 ft
U.S. Highway 136 is overtopped around 0.6 miles west of Burlington Junction.
32.79 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 136 bridge over the Nodaway River.
25 ft
Fifty-thousand acres of farmland are flooded.
24.4 ft
Twenty-three thousand acres of farmland are flooded.
23 ft
The river begins to flood farm fields.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2008 | 26.5 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 1949 | 25.69 ft | — |
| Sep 2, 1926 | 25.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nodaway River near Burlington Junction?
The Nodaway River near Burlington Junction gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06817500) 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 Nodaway River near Burlington Junction?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nodaway River near Burlington Junction is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nodaway River rises?
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Where is the Nodaway River near Burlington Junction gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nodaway County, Missouri at coordinates 40.4449°N, 95.0889°W. USGS site number: 06817500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Nodaway River at Clarinda
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.