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SwedenBig Creek at Sam A Baker State Park water level
River gauge, Big Creek, Missouri, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 25.3 cfs
History
What this means
At 2.51 ft, Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park is far below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.51 ft and 2.53 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.99 ftMarch 18, 2008
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.99 ft | March 18, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Big Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek near ElizabethRiver gauge, Big Creek | 6.12 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 109 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis River near PattersonRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 4.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| St. Francis River near SacoRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 1.77 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Black River near AnnapolisRiver gauge, Black River | 3.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| St. Francis River near Mill CreekRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 0.71 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 17 mi |
| Black River at LeeperRiver gauge, Black River | 226 cfs | Very low | −3.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| E. Fk. Black R. below Lower Taum Sauk ReservoirRiver gauge, E. Fk. Black R. | 6.8 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 24 mi |
| Castor River at ZalmaRiver gauge, Castor River | 80.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Logan Creek at EllingtonRiver gauge, Logan Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 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 Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.51 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park?
The highest level on record is 15.99 ft on March 18, 2008.
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:07037300(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.26028, -90.50603(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 | 2.51 ft | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 25.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park (usgs:07037300). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/big-creek-at-sam-a-baker-state-park
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