RIVER GAUGE · WAKENDA CREEK
Wakenda Creek at Carrollton
Carroll County, Missouri
Water level2.52 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 65 bridge.
- 21.1 ft
Water overtops the South Main Street bridge.
- 20.7 ft
Wakenda Creek begins to flood the first floors of businesses along South Main Street in Carrollton.
- 19.8 ft
South Main Street along with Stonewall Street and Wabash Road on the south side of Carrollton are overtopped by flood waters. Flood waters also threaten businesses in low-lying areas near the creek.
- 19.1 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the South Main Street bridge over Wakenda Creek.
- 16 ft
Flooding of low-lying undeveloped areas along the creek begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2021 | 22.21 ft | — |
| Aug 2, 2016 | 20.95 ft | 8,800 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 20.55 ft | 7,670 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.0
Creek nears zero flow.
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