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SwedenBig River near Richwoods water level
River gauge, Big River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 90.1 cfs
History
What this means
The Big River near Richwoods is running below normal at 1.82 ft.
It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.82 ft and 1.93 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.39 ftMay 1, 2017
Floating and fishing near Big River near Richwoods
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Near this height, Engledow Road at Upper Blackwell Road near DeSoto are closed upstream of the gage. Just downstream of the gage, Browns Ford Road at Ware Lake Road are closed near this height.
- 1.82 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.39 ft | May 1, 2017 |
| 2 | 30.33 ft | September 23, 1993 |
| 3 | 28.70 ft | March 19, 2008 |
| 4 | 27.15 ft | June 30, 1957 |
| 5 | 26.42 ft | April 11, 1994 |
| 6 | 26.36 ft | November 19, 1985 |
| 7 | 24.47 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 8 | 24.05 ft | May 1, 1983 |
| 9 | 23.97 ft | May 26, 1990 |
| 10 | 23.91 ft | January 4, 1950 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Big River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big River at IrondaleRiver gauge, Big River | 9.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Big River below DeslogeRiver gauge, Big River | 29.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Big River below Bonne TerreRiver gauge, Big River | 23.0 cfs | Very low | +3.5 cfs | 15 mi |
| Big River at ByrnesvilleRiver gauge, Big River | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joachim Creek at De SotoRiver gauge, Joachim Creek | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Meramec River at PacificRiver gauge, Meramec River | −1.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 21 mi |
| Meramec River near SullivanRiver gauge, Meramec River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Meramec River near EurekaRiver gauge, Meramec River | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Bourbeuse River at UnionRiver gauge, Bourbeuse River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Williams Creek near Peerless ParkRiver gauge, Williams Creek | 1.6 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Big River near Richwoods today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.82 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Big River near Richwoods rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big River near Richwoods normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big River near Richwoods?
The highest level on record is 33.39 ft on May 1, 2017.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07018100(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.15961, -90.70606(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.82 ft | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 90.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Big River near Richwoods (usgs:07018100). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/big-river-near-richwoods
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer