Osage River near Taberville
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Clair County, Missouri on the Osage River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06918250, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
46 ft
129,104 cfs
Moderate Flood
34 ft
63,826 cfs
Minor Flood
23 ft
14,563 cfs
Action Stage
21 ft
10,785 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
56 ft
flood waters reach the top of Highway M Bridge at the Schell City gage site.
55 ft
Water floods the Highway H bridge at the Taberville gage site.
50 ft
Estimated level where flood waters reach the Post Office Building in Schell City. Railroad tracks and much of the SE side of Schell City floods. The Old Service Station in Schell City floods with two feet of water. Residences on Park Avenue in Schell City may flood.
48.5 ft
flood waters affect a few residences in Schell City. Flood waters also affect the railroad tracks east of town and the Old Service Station on the SE side of Schell City.
48 ft
flood waters affect residences along Millers Branch and a small tributary in Schell City. Water levels back up and affect the low area of Park Avenue in Schell City.
46 ft
Major Flood Stage. Some residences in the lower portions of Taberville and Schell City flood. The town of Schell City can only be accessed by Highway C from Walker. The remaining highways and county roads on the west and northwest side of Schell City are impassable.
45.5 ft
flood waters spill over the levees north of Schell City which begins to backwater Miller Branch. Water is several feet deep over portions of State Highway AA south of Schell City. Low areas on Old River Road, northwest of Schell City, become impassable north of Fifth Avenue. Flood waters reach the bottom I-beam of the Highway M Bridge. State Highway C becomes the only access to Schell City.
44.5 ft
flood waters affect Highway M. Portions of Highway M south of the bridge become impassable.
43.5 ft
Water goes over SW 200 Road west of Highway H in Taberville.
43 ft
The town of Schell City can only be accessed by Highway C from Walker. The remaining highways and county roads on the west and northwest side of Schell City are impassable.
42 ft
flood waters impact county roads on Ladies Branch, west of State Highway M, northwest of Schell City. Water is up to one foot in depth over portions of Highway AA south of Schell City.
41 ft
flood waters impact Highway M, north of the M Highway Bridge and Highway AA south of Schell City. In addition, State Highway RA, heading into the Schell-Osage Conservation Area becomes impassable west of Lost Creek.
37 ft
Highway BB east of Taberville between Routes NW 771 and SW 701 floods.
34 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. B Highway 2.5 miles east of Rich Hill in the vicinity of the Bates County Drainage Ditch is under several feet of water.
31 ft
flooding occurs around the Schell-Osage Conservation area.
29 ft
flood waters impact B Highway 2.5 miles east of Rich Hill in the vicinity of the Bates County Drainage Ditch.
27.5 ft
flood waters impact all of the low lying areas in the Schell Osage Conservation Area as well as several county roads west of Schell City.
26.5 ft
flood waters impact all of the low lying areas in the Schell Osage Conservation Area as well as several county roads west of Schell City.
26 ft
the main road of the Schell Osage Conservation Area floods west of the conservation office. The north campground main road of the Schell Osage Conservation area floods.
25 ft
flood waters affect the Schell Osage Conservation Area, the Old River Road North of Schell City and Lost Creek west of Schell Lake. Flood waters overflow the main river channel at the gage site.
23.3 ft
The handicapped access to the Osage River launch near Taberville floods.
23 ft
Flood Stage. Flood waters impact roadways in the Schell Osage Wildlife Refuge area.
21.5 ft
Water goes over SW 871 Road north of SW 400 due to backwater effects from Truman Lake.
20.8 ft
The Pape Bridge and surrounding roads flood due to backwater effects from Truman Lake east of the gage site.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2019 | 43.65 ft | 65,100 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 43.65 ft | 65,100 cfs |
| May 3, 2017 | 36.1 ft | 53,200 cfs |
| May 3, 2017 | 36.1 ft | 53,200 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 33.76 ft | 65,147 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Osage River near Taberville?
The Osage River near Taberville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06918250) 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 Osage River near Taberville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Osage River near Taberville is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
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Where is the Osage River near Taberville gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Clair County, Missouri at coordinates 38.0039°N, 93.9947°W. USGS site number: 06918250. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.