Roaring River near Roaring River State Park
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Barry County, Missouri on the Roaring River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07050152, 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
15 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
8,200 cfs
Minor Flood
3.2 ft
1,380 cfs
Action Stage
2.5 ft
825 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
Water reaches near the bottom of the bridge at the gage site. Most campsites and some park buildings flood.
9.5 ft
Highway 112 floods.
8 ft
Much of campgrounds 2 and 3 flood and portions of campground 1 near the tributary to Roaring River flood at Roaring River State Park.
4.8 ft
Portions of campgrounds 2 and 3 flood at Roaring River State Park.
3 ft
Lower portions of Campground 3 begin to flood at Roaring River State Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | 10.04 ft | 10,100 cfs |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 10.04 ft | 10,100 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 9.75 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 9.75 ft | — |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 9.6 ft | 10,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roaring River near Roaring River State Park?
The Roaring River near Roaring River State Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07050152) 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 Roaring River near Roaring River State Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roaring River near Roaring River State Park is 3.2 feet. Action stage begins at 2.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Roaring River rises?
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Where is the Roaring River near Roaring River State Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barry County, Missouri at coordinates 36.5808°N, 93.8336°W. USGS site number: 07050152. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.