Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.3 ft
At 60,000 cfs the bridge at Highway 79 becomes flooded.
27.1 ft
Several homes and farm buildings near State Highways A and H are flooded.
27 ft
Choctaw Trail just west of the gage floods near this height.
26.7 ft
State Highways A and H will flood near this height.
26.5 ft
Highway 79 near Ashburn is closed.
25.5 ft
A house on the right bank near the Route A bridge is flooded. Also...cropland along the left bank just west of the gage begins flooding near this height.
25.3 ft
Private property at U.S. Highway 63 and State Route O begins flooding near this height.
25 ft
Magnolia Lane, Sycamore Lane, and Griffin Hallow Lane along the right bank just a few miles below Cannon Dam will flood near this height.
24 ft
State Highway V east of New London and State Route O northeast of New London will begin flooding near this height.
23 ft
Left bank overflows. Cropland near Highway 79 begins flooding near this height.
19 ft
Flood Stage. Right bank overflows. Minor flooding begins.
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 21, 1973 | 31.8 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Jul 28, 1981 | 31.09 ft | 74,200 cfs |
| Oct 13, 1969 | 30.62 ft | 79,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River (MO) at New London?
The Salt River (MO) at New London gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05508000) 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 Salt River (MO) at New London?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River (MO) at New London is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Salt River (MO) at New London gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ralls County, Missouri at coordinates 39.6122°N, 91.4072°W. USGS site number: 05508000. 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.