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SwedenSouth Fabius River near Taylor water level
River gauge, South Fabius River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 56.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at South Fabius River near Taylor, where the gauge shows 1.97 ft.
It is 8.03 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 8.03 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 1.73 ft – 2.01 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
- 20.37 ftJune 29, 2015
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 15.10 ft
- Small levee immediately downstream of the gage is overtopped, flooding agricultural fields.
- 14.70 ft
- Cornfield just south and downstream of the County Road 319 bridge at the gage begins to flood.
- 13.70 ft
- County Road 319 just north of the gage begins to flood.
- 13.60 ft
- Missouri State Route M east of Route D begins flooding near this height. This road closed during South Fabius River flood of September 11, 2014.
- 13.00 ft
- Marion County Road 301 will be flooded north of County Road 150 near this height.
- 12.50 ft
- Marion County Road 150 will be flooded near this height.
- 11.00 ft
- Small levee immediately downstream of the gage is overtopped, flooding agricultural fields.
- 10.50 ft
- County Road 117 northwest of Philadelphia floods.
- 10.10 ft
- Marion County Road 310 begins flooding just west of the east end of the road, the intersection with County Road 365.
- 1.97 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: 25 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.37 ft | June 29, 2015 |
| 2 | 19.50 ft | June 8, 1947 |
| 3 | 19.40 ft | October 13, 1969 |
| 4 | 18.33 ft | April 24, 1973 |
| 5 | 17.63 ft | February 19, 1982 |
| 6 | 17.49 ft | May 29, 2019 |
| 7 | 17.48 ft | October 5, 1973 |
| 8 | 17.39 ft | May 14, 2002 |
| 9 | 17.27 ft | March 4, 1985 |
| 10 | 16.34 ft | April 4, 1983 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the South Fabius River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fabius River above NewarkRiver gauge, South Fabius River | 13.9 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North River at PalmyraRiver gauge, North River | 3.67 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.8 mi |
| North Fabius River near EwingRiver gauge, North Fabius River | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Middle Fabius River near EwingRiver gauge, Middle Fabius River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Wyaconda River above CantonRiver gauge, Wyaconda River | 19.5 cfs | Normal | −10.9 cfs | 17 mi |
| Bear Creek at HannibalRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Bear Creek near MarcellineRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.43 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 21 mi |
| Salt River near New LondonRiver gauge, Salt River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 22 mi |
| Salt River near CenterRiver gauge, Salt River | 14.5 cfs | Very low | −7.0 cfs | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the South Fabius River near Taylor?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.03 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 South Fabius River near Taylor today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.97 ft. Up 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fabius River near Taylor rising or falling?
Up 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Fabius River near Taylor normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fabius River near Taylor?
The highest level on record is 20.37 ft on June 29, 2015.
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:05500000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.89747, -91.58028(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 | 1.97 ft | 2026-10-19 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 56.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fabius River near Taylor (usgs:05500000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/south-fabius-river-near-taylor
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