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SwedenCurrent River above Powder Mill water level
River gauge, Current River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:47 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Current River above Powder Mill reads 1.92 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.08 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 PM. There is still 6.08 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.84 ft and 1.96 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 41.73 ftApril 30, 2017
- Forecast peak
- 1.90 ftSaturday, October 17 at 01:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 6.08 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 50.00 ft
- Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge deck of the Highway 106 bridge. Major flooding is occurring along the river.
- 40.00 ft
- Most county roads and camping areas are flooded.
- 25.00 ft
- County Road 533 floods downstream of the 106 bridge near the river. Much of the downstream left bank is under water.
- 20.00 ft
- Flood waters may impact the lower portions of Powder Mill Campground.
- 8.00 ft
- County Road 106-531 south of the gage floods near the river.
- 6.00 ft
- Campground near gage site begins to flood. Canoe rentals close.
- 1.92 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.73 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 2 | 29.80 ft | November 6, 2024 |
| 3 | 27.06 ft | December 29, 2015 |
| 4 | 21.67 ft | March 25, 2023 |
| 5 | 18.13 ft | March 20, 2020 |
| 6 | 16.99 ft | March 4, 2023 |
| 7 | 16.10 ft | January 12, 2020 |
| 8 | 15.99 ft | February 25, 2018 |
| 9 | 15.90 ft | May 2, 2019 |
| 10 | 15.44 ft | February 18, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Current River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River at Montauk State ParkRiver gauge, Current River | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Current River above AkersRiver gauge, Current River | 0.67 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Current River at Van BurenRiver gauge, Current River | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River | −0.66 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 43 mi |
| Current River near ReynoRiver gauge, Current River | 1.67 ft | No reference yet | +0.07 ft | 61 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Fork at EminenceRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 1.61 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Logan Creek at EllingtonRiver gauge, Logan Creek | 2.4 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Jacks Fork at Alley SpringRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Big Spring near Van BurenRiver gauge, Big Spring | 272 cfs | Very low | −2.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Black River near AnnapolisRiver gauge, Black River | 3.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| E. Fk. Black R. below Lower Taum Sauk ReservoirRiver gauge, E. Fk. Black R. | 5.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Black River at LeeperRiver gauge, Black River | 229 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Jacks Fork near Mountain ViewRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 0.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Current River above Powder Mill?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.08 ft below it.
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 Current River above Powder Mill today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 1.92 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Current River above Powder Mill rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Current River above Powder Mill normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Current River above Powder Mill?
The highest level on record is 41.73 ft on April 30, 2017.
Is Current River above Powder Mill expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07066510(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.18561, -91.17766(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 | 1.92 ft | 2026-10-17 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Current River above Powder Mill (usgs:07066510). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/current-river-above-powder-mill
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