Major Flood
19 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.1 ft
Small levee immediately downstream of the gage is overtopped, flooding agricultural fields.
14.7 ft
Cornfield just south and downstream of the County Road 319 bridge at the gage begins to flood.
13.7 ft
County Road 319 just north of the gage begins to flood.
13.6 ft
Missouri State Route M east of Route D begins flooding near this height. This road closed during South Fabius River flood of September 11, 2014.
13 ft
Marion County Road 301 will be flooded north of County Road 150 near this height.
12.5 ft
Marion County Road 150 will be flooded near this height.
11 ft
Small levee immediately downstream of the gage is overtopped, flooding agricultural fields.
10.5 ft
County Road 117 northwest of Philadelphia floods.
10.1 ft
Marion County Road 310 begins flooding just west of the east end of the road, the intersection with County Road 365.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1935 | 23.4 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1936 | 21.9 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 20.37 ft | 23,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TAYM7
River
South Fabius River
County
Marion, MO
Coordinates
39.8969°N, 91.5803°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fabius River near Taylor?
The South Fabius River near Taylor gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05500000) 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 South Fabius River near Taylor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fabius River near Taylor is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fabius River rises?
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Where is the South Fabius River near Taylor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Missouri at coordinates 39.8969°N, 91.5803°W. USGS site number: 05500000. 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.