Gasconade River near Rich Fountain water level

Name: Gasconade River near Rich Fountain water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Gasconade River, Missouri, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

2.00ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 503 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, where the gauge shows 2.00 ft.

It is 18.00 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.96 ft – 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: 37.47 ftMay 2, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.

What happens at each level

31.80 ft: Near this height, State Highway 89 begins flooding north of State Highway E and just north of the Swan Creek bridge.
30.50 ft: Near this height, U.S. Highway 50 near Mount Sterling will be closed in both directions.
29.70 ft: Near this height, Missouri Highway 42 east of Vienna will be closed in both directions.
29.30 ft: Near this height, Missouri State Route E just west of the juncture with Missouri Highway 89 will be closed in both directions.
28.00 ft: Near this height, U.S. Highway 63 will be closed in both directions southeast of Vienna.
27.00 ft: Near this height, Missouri State Route BB north of Mount Sterling will be closed in both directions.
26.00 ft: County Road 623 northwest of the gage and County Road 727 at Highway D are flooded and closed at this height. Also, State Highway 42 southwest of Belle and State Highway J east of Fredericksburg are also flooded and closed. Actual point of inundation may be as low as 22 ft.
22.50 ft: Near this height, Missouri State Route K west of Bay will be closed in both directions due to backwater along Second Creek.
22.10 ft: House basement along the right bank upstream of the gage begins to flood near this height.
22.00 ft: At this height County Road 251 north of Fredericksburg is flooded and closed.
21.10 ft: Turner Lane under the State Highway 89 bridge begins flooding near this height.
20.00 ft: FLOOD STAGE. Right bank overflows. Also, State Highway D begins flooding near the Cooper Hill Conservation Area.
2.00 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	37.47 ft	May 2, 2017
2	34.56 ft	December 30, 2015
3	34.39 ft	August 8, 2013
4	33.27 ft	December 6, 1982
5	32.64 ft	March 21, 2008
6	31.28 ft	September 28, 1993
7	29.13 ft	April 16, 1945
8	28.80 ft	April 28, 2011
9	27.98 ft	November 7, 2024
10	27.20 ft	February 26, 1985

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 43° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 73° 55° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 79° 49° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 80° 55° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 81° 56° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 80° 57° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 76° 55° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Gasconade River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gasconade River near HazelgreenRiver gauge, Gasconade River	0.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	55 mi
Gasconade River at JeromeRiver gauge, Gasconade River	1.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Maries River at WestphaliaRiver gauge, Maries River	0.28 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
Osage River below St. ThomasRiver gauge, Osage River	2.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	21 mi
Bourbeuse River near High GateRiver gauge, Bourbeuse River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Moreau River near Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Moreau River	1.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	22 mi
Tavern Creek below St. ElizabethRiver gauge, Tavern Creek	0.42 ft	Below flood stage	±0	24 mi
Missouri River at Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Missouri River	8.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	24 mi
Auxvasse Creek near ReformRiver gauge, Auxvasse Creek	4.0 cfs	Low	−0.8 cfs	26 mi
Missouri River at HermannRiver gauge, Missouri River	7.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.30 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Gasconade River near Rich Fountain?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 18.00 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 Gasconade River near Rich Fountain today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Gasconade River near Rich Fountain rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gasconade River near Rich Fountain normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gasconade River near Rich Fountain?

The highest level on record is 37.47 ft on May 2, 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:06934000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.38881, -91.81989 (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	2.00 ft	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional
Flow	503 cfs	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

<iframe src="https://nivelmap.com/embed/11681?lang=en" width="360" height="230" style="border:0;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" title="Gasconade River near Rich Fountain water level"></iframe>

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Gasconade River near Rich Fountain (usgs:06934000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/gasconade-river-near-rich-fountain

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