Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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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
22 ft
this is the record crest which occurred on May 18 1943.
20.33 ft
this is the crest level reached December 27, 2015.
20 ft
major flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters inundate homes on Garrison Road or Highway 571 north of the river, and along Java, Primm and Main Streets.
18.44 ft
this is the crest level reached April 29, 2017.
16.5 ft
flood waters affect the railroad tracks along Civil War and High Streets. Flood waters rise to one to two feet in depth along High Street on the southeast side of Civil War Road.
16 ft
flood waters impact the railroad track on the north side of Carthage on Civil War Road and some homes in low lying areas along Garrison Street or Highway 571. Low lying areas along Primm Street and Main Street north of the Spring River also flood.
15.5 ft
on Java Street, just southwest of the gage site, flood waters impact homes near the river.
15 ft
flood waters rise to approximately one foot in depth along Civil War Road south and west of the river.Flood waters inundate homes on Garrison Road or Highway 571 north of the river, and along Java, Primm and Main Streets.
14.5 ft
flood waters impact Civil War Road to the south and west of the river. North Woods Street west of Civil War Road floods as well as farm land along the river.
14 ft
moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. The levee system closes due to flood waters affecting the north central industrial section of Carthage. Flood waters affect low lying areas and country roads north and west of Carthage along the river. Kellogg Lake Park floods and is closed.
10 ft
minor flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters impact State Highway 37 east of Carthage between Avilla and Reeds.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1943 | 22 ft | — |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 20.33 ft | 40,600 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 18.44 ft | 30,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring River at Carthage?
The Spring River at Carthage gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07185765) 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 Spring River at Carthage?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring River at Carthage is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring River rises?
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Where is the Spring River at Carthage gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Missouri at coordinates 37.1886°N, 94.3258°W. USGS site number: 07185765. 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.