Little Sac River near Morrisville water level

Name: Little Sac River near Morrisville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Sac River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.58ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT (8 hours ago)

Flow: 13.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Little Sac River near Morrisville is at 1.58 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.42 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.58 ft and 1.75 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: 25.54 ftAugust 20, 2007

Floating and fishing near Little Sac River near Morrisville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 12.42 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.80 ft: Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
1.58 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.54 ft	August 20, 2007
2	23.61 ft	December 27, 2015
3	23.33 ft	September 25, 1993
4	22.76 ft	May 23, 2019
5	21.95 ft	November 1, 1972
6	21.91 ft	November 24, 1987
7	21.65 ft	May 5, 2022
8	21.29 ft	October 1, 1986
9	20.69 ft	April 30, 2017
10	20.65 ft	June 10, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 68%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sac River near DadevilleRiver gauge, Sac River	4.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Pomme de Terre River near PolkRiver gauge, Pomme de Terre River	1.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	15 mi
Turnback Creek above GreenfieldRiver gauge, Turnback Creek	4.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	18 mi
South Fork Dry Sac River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Dry Sac River	0.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	20 mi
Sac River near StocktonRiver gauge, Sac River	4.86 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi
Stockton Lake near StocktonLake, Stockton Lake	862.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Lindley Creek near PolkRiver gauge, Lindley Creek	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Wilson Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Wilson Creek	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Sac River near Morrisville?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 12.42 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 Little Sac River near Morrisville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Sac River near Morrisville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Sac River near Morrisville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Sac River near Morrisville?

The highest level on record is 25.54 ft on August 20, 2007.

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:06918740 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.48286, -93.48564 (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	1.58 ft	2026-10-20 03:30	Provisional
Flow	13.5 cfs	2026-10-20 03:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Sac River near Morrisville (usgs:06918740). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/little-sac-river-near-morrisville

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