RIVER GAUGE · ST. FRANCIS RIVER
St. Francis River at Patterson
Wayne County, Missouri
Water level4.84 ft
Flow120 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood32 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 10 ft
Some lowland campgrounds may require evacuation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 37.13 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| Dec 2, 1982 | 35.77 ft | 155,000 cfs |
| Nov 14, 1993 | 34.5 ft | 130,000 cfs |
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