Eleven Point River near Bardley water level

Name: Eleven Point River near Bardley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Eleven Point River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.04ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 271 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Eleven Point River near Bardley reads 2.04 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.96 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.03 ft and 2.08 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 28.66 ftApril 30, 2017

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 10.00 ft, still 7.96 ft away.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
30.00 ft: Approximate level where flood waters affect the Highway 160 bridge.
10.00 ft: The approximate level where picnic areas and river access ramps are flooded.
2.04 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.66 ft	April 30, 2017
2	21.64 ft	December 3, 1982
3	21.33 ft	March 19, 2008
4	17.83 ft	April 26, 2011
5	17.35 ft	November 15, 1993
6	17.33 ft	October 31, 2009
7	16.70 ft	January 24, 1949
8	16.45 ft	December 22, 1984
9	16.43 ft	May 9, 2002
10	16.10 ft	November 17, 1958

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 50%

Map

Other gauges on the Eleven Point River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Eleven Point River near Ravenden SpringsRiver gauge, Eleven Point River	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Greer Spring at GreerRiver gauge, Greer Spring	0.47 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River	−0.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	20 mi
Big Spring near Van BurenRiver gauge, Big Spring	272 cfs	Very low	±0	24 mi
Current River at Van BurenRiver gauge, Current River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	26 mi
Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at HardyRiver gauge, Spring River	2.82 ft	Below flood stage	±0	28 mi
Black River at PocahontasRiver gauge, Black River	0.30 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	30 mi
Spring River at ImbodenRiver gauge, Spring River	2.66 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	31 mi
South Fork Spring River at SaddleRiver gauge, South Fork Spring River	4.3 cfs	Very low	+0.4 cfs	32 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Eleven Point River near Bardley?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.96 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 Eleven Point River near Bardley today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Eleven Point River near Bardley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Eleven Point River near Bardley normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Eleven Point River near Bardley?

The highest level on record is 28.66 ft on April 30, 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07071500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.64869, -91.20083 (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	2.04 ft	2026-10-18 14:30	Provisional
Flow	271 cfs	2026-10-18 14:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Eleven Point River near Bardley (usgs:07071500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/eleven-point-river-near-bardley

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer