South Grand River at Urich water level

Name: South Grand River at Urich water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Grand River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.31ft Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT (3 days ago)

Flow: 46.7 cfs

History

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What this means

The gauge at South Grand River at Urich reads 2.31 ft, a normal level.

It is 21.69 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.31 ft and 2.66 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: 30.55 ftJuly 2, 2007

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 24.00 ft, still 21.69 ft away.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: Water overtops the K Highway bridge located one half mile south of Urich.
34.79 ft: Water reaches the bottom of the K Highway bridge located one half mile south of Urich.
29.50 ft: Flood waters approach 4th Street at Elm Street, and one block west of Green Street. Basement and garage flooding also occurs near 4th and Elm streets.
28.00 ft: K Highway is under water approximately 1 mile south of Urich. Many other roads along the river are flooded as well.
24.00 ft: Flooding occurs across locations within 0.5 to 1.5 miles of the river. Areas affected include low lying pastures along with cropland and secondary roads.
2.31 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: 18 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.55 ft	July 2, 2007
2	30.20 ft	May 20, 2004
3	29.92 ft	April 29, 2024
4	29.85 ft	August 24, 2017
5	29.62 ft	May 1, 2017
6	29.40 ft	July 29, 2017
7	29.36 ft	May 22, 2019
8	29.23 ft	May 2, 2019
9	29.08 ft	June 7, 2001
10	29.07 ft	May 26, 2018

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 70° 40° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 73° 44° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 75° 50° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 76° 56° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 80° 56° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 81° 57° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 73° 60° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the South Grand River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Grand River at ArchieRiver gauge, South Grand River	10.4 cfs	Normal	−5.5 cfs	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Creek near BlairstownRiver gauge, Big Creek	10.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	7 mi
Osage River above Schell CityRiver gauge, Osage River	8.60 ft	Below flood stage	−1.00 ft	28 mi
Osage River at TabervilleRiver gauge, Osage River	9.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	31 mi
Blackwater River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Blackwater River	2.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	35 mi
Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir at WarsawReservoir, Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir	705.41 ft	Below flood stage	±0	36 mi
Osage River at WarsawRiver gauge, Osage River	25.90 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	36 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St LineRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River	5.66 ft	Normal	−1.02 ft	37 mi
Little Osage River at HortonRiver gauge, Little Osage River	28.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.71 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South Grand River at Urich?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 21.69 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 Grand River at Urich today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.31 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is South Grand River at Urich rising or falling?

Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Grand River at Urich normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Grand River at Urich?

The highest level on record is 30.55 ft on July 2, 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:06921600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.45224, -94.00439 (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	2.31 ft	2026-10-16 21:45	Provisional
Flow	46.7 cfs	2026-10-16 21:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Grand River at Urich (usgs:06921600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/south-grand-river-at-urich

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