RIVER GAUGE · ST. FRANCIS RIVER
St. Francis River near Saco
Madison County, Missouri
Water level1.93 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34.4 ft
The Highway C bridge roadway surface begins flooding at this height.
- 26.33 ft
Much of the agricultural field is along the left bank upstream of the Highway C bridge is surrounded by floodwaters at this height.
- 22.9 ft
Low spot on Highway C. Water begins covering the highway just south of the bridge.
- 21 ft
Agricultural fields begin flooding along the left bank upstream of the bridge. Height estimated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1993 | 36.1 ft | 161,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 33.42 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Mar 19, 2008 | 28.93 ft | 69,000 cfs |
More on St. Francis River
UpstreamSt. Francis River at Mill Creek
DownstreamSt. Francis River at Patterson
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