Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.6 ft
Flood waters will reach the intersection of State Highway J and U.S. Highway 59 on the west side of Fairfax.
25 ft
Levees in the vicinity of Fairfax are overtopped. Flooding of farmland along with homesteads and roads occurs.
19 ft
Flooding begins in the vicinity of Corning.
18 ft
U.S. Highway 59 north of Fairfax begins to flood.
17 ft
Low-lying farm fields begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.5
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2007 | 28.9 ft | — |
| May 28, 2019 | 27.2 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 26.35 ft | 12,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tarkio River near Fairfax?
The Tarkio River near Fairfax gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06813000) 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 Tarkio River near Fairfax?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tarkio River near Fairfax is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tarkio River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tarkio River near Fairfax to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tarkio River near Fairfax gauge located?
The gauge is located in Atchison County, Missouri at coordinates 40.3392°N, 95.4059°W. USGS site number: 06813000. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.