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SwedenLittle Black River below Fairdealing water level
River gauge, Little Black River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 46.5 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Little Black River below Fairdealing reads 2.46 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.45 ft and 2.52 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River at Poplar BluffRiver gauge, Black River | −0.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 14 mi |
| Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River | −0.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Black River near CorningRiver gauge, Black River | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.40 ft | 16 mi |
| St. Francis River at WappapelloRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 172 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Black River at LeeperRiver gauge, Black River | 229 cfs | Very low | −3.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Big Spring near Van BurenRiver gauge, Big Spring | 272 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Black River at PocahontasRiver gauge, Black River | 0.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 34 mi |
| Eleven Point River near BardleyRiver gauge, Eleven Point River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 35 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 Little Black River below Fairdealing today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.46 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Black River below Fairdealing rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Black River below Fairdealing normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:07068510(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.63153, -90.57558(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 | 2.46 ft | 2026-10-18 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 46.5 cfs | 2026-10-18 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Black River below Fairdealing (usgs:07068510). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/little-black-river-below-fairdealing
How we check values
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