Major Flood
33 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.06 ft
this is the record flood level reached on September 26, 1993. Major Flooding affects roadways and property near the gage site and along the reach of the river.
33 ft
major flooding affects roadways and property near the gage site and along the reach of the river.
30.9 ft
flood waters rise to one foot above the bridge deck at the gage site. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
30 ft
flood waters inundate low lying roadways near the river.
29.5 ft
flood waters impact the bridge deck at the gage site.
27 ft
the Highway 171 Bridge downstream from the gage site floods.
25.8 ft
the gage is damaged by flood waters.
19 ft
roads on the east side of Maple Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to backwater effects from the Spring River.
16 ft
flood waters begin to impact low areas along Maple Road and County Road 270 on the east side of the bridge where the gage is located.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1993 | 34.06 ft | 151,000 cfs |
| May 18, 1943 | 30.94 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 30.82 ft | 92,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring River near Waco?
The Spring River near Waco gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07186000) 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 near Waco?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring River near Waco is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring River rises?
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Where is the Spring River near Waco gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jasper County, Missouri at coordinates 37.2456°N, 94.5664°W. USGS site number: 07186000. 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.