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SwedenBig Piney below Fort Leonard Wood water level
River gauge, Big Piney, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 174 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood reads 1.71 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.29 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.69 ft and 1.73 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
- 31.93 ftApril 30, 2017
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 8.00 ft, still 6.29 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 31.93 ft
- this is the record crest estimated from high water marks on April 30 2017. The railroad bridge at Devil's Elbow is under several feet of water.
- 29.84 ft
- Estimated High Water Mark Nov 2024. Big Piney inundated I-44 around MM 166.
- 29.00 ft
- the Golf Course Pro Shop floods. This is the record level that occurred at the upstream gauge at the Water Treatment Plant.
- 28.00 ft
- the East Gate Facility is under five feet of water and Training Area 259 is under four feet of water.
- 27.10 ft
- the river gage is flooded and no longer functions. The East Gate Bridge is under water.
- 24.00 ft
- the Water Treatment Plant Floods. The road on the right bank downstream from the steel bridge floods.
- 23.00 ft
- major Flood Stage. The Fort Leonard Wood Golf Course floods.
- 20.00 ft
- the road between the Golf Course and Campgrounds begins to flood.
- 19.00 ft
- flood waters affect the water intake at the Ft. Wood Water Treatment Plant.
- 16.00 ft
- east Gate Road west of the river and east of the entrance gate to Fort Wood floods. High ground training area floods.
- 15.00 ft
- moderate flood stage. Water at the lower TA 250 Training Ground is three feet deep.
- 14.00 ft
- water at the lower TA 250 Training Ground is two feet deep.
- 1.71 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: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.93 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 2 | 29.83 ft | November 6, 2024 |
| 3 | 23.45 ft | March 19, 2008 |
| 4 | 23.21 ft | December 29, 2015 |
| 5 | 19.51 ft | August 6, 2013 |
| 6 | 18.89 ft | May 9, 2002 |
| 7 | 18.54 ft | March 25, 2023 |
| 8 | 18.10 ft | January 12, 2020 |
| 9 | 17.91 ft | July 11, 2015 |
| 10 | 17.57 ft | April 26, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Piney River near Big PineyRiver gauge, Big Piney River | 2.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Roubidoux Creek at Polla Rd below Ft. Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Roubidoux Creek | −0.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Gasconade River at JeromeRiver gauge, Gasconade River | 1.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Piney Creek at NewburgRiver gauge, Little Piney Creek | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Roubidoux Creek above Fort Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Roubidoux Creek | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Gasconade River near HazelgreenRiver gauge, Gasconade River | 0.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Current River at Montauk State ParkRiver gauge, Current River | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Meramec River at Cook StationRiver gauge, Meramec River | 17.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.29 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 Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood?
The highest level on record is 31.93 ft on April 30, 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:06930060(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.76025, -92.05797(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 | 1.71 ft | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 174 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood (usgs:06930060). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/big-piney-below-fort-leonard-wood
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