Shoal Creek (MO) near Joplin
Newton County, Missouri
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23.39 ft
this is the record crest set on December 28, 2015. Widespread flooding occurs in the floodplain along the river.
- 22.96 ft
this is the crest set on April 29, 2017. Widespread flooding occurs in the floodplain along the river.
- 22 ft
flooding occurs at Reddings Mill Water Treatment Plant.
- 18 ft
major Flood Stage. Castle Drive on the southwest side of Shoal Creek across from the gage site floods.
- 17.8 ft
flooding occurs on Castle Drive on the southwest side of Shoal Creek across from the gage site.
- 16.5 ft
the Jackson Street Low Water Bridge at Glendale Road near I-44 floods and becomes impassable.
- 16 ft
Moderate flooding begins at this site. Portions of Shoal Creek Estates Flood.
- 15 ft
portions of Shoal Cliff Drive flood.
- 14.5 ft
back up of water occurs on Silver Creek and floods low lying roadways near the confluence with Shoal Creek.
- 14 ft
flood waters innundate Wildcat State Park.
- 13 ft
Riverside Campground downstream from the gage near Coyote Drive and McClelland Boulevard floods.
- 11.5 ft
flood stage beginning January 31, 2018. River Road near Shoal Creek Estates floods.
- 7 ft
low lying areas in the Wildcat Park Access Area downstream from the gage flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1941 | 28 ft | 54,000 cfs |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 23.39 ft | 56,100 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22.96 ft | 56,100 cfs |
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