Petite Saline Creek near Boonville
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cooper County, Missouri on the Petite Saline Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06909950, 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
19.5 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25.5 ft
Water overtops the U Highway bridge.
23.1 ft
Water reaches the bottom of U Highway bridge.
19.5 ft
The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles southeast of Boonville.
16 ft
Low lying woodlands and fields near the creek flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.0
Creek nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | 24.38 ft | — |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 24.38 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 23.3 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 23.3 ft | — |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 22.85 ft | 3,840 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BONM7
River
Petite Saline Creek
County
Cooper, MO
Coordinates
38.9172°N, 92.7042°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Petite Saline Creek near Boonville?
The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06909950) 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 Petite Saline Creek near Boonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Petite Saline Creek near Boonville is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.5 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Petite Saline Creek rises?
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Where is the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cooper County, Missouri at coordinates 38.9172°N, 92.7042°W. USGS site number: 06909950. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.