Big Piney River near Big Piney water level

Name: Big Piney River near Big Piney water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Big Piney River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.16ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT (60 min ago)

Flow: 124 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Big Piney River near Big Piney is at 2.16 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.34 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.16 ft and 2.18 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: 30.67 ftApril 30, 2017

Floating and fishing near Big Piney River near Big Piney

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 6.34 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

30.67 ft: This is the crest level on April 30, 2017.
29.80 ft: The river gage equipment floods. Data will likely be lost.
29.45 ft: Crest Level of Nov 2024. I-44 inundated approx 29.5 miles ds.
24.50 ft: This is the crest level December 4, 1982.
2.16 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.67 ft	April 30, 2017
2	29.45 ft	November 5, 2024
3	24.50 ft	December 4, 1982
4	23.58 ft	March 19, 2008
5	23.18 ft	December 29, 2015
6	20.70 ft	December 27, 1942
7	20.60 ft	May 9, 2002
8	20.31 ft	August 6, 2013
9	19.81 ft	November 15, 1993
10	19.80 ft	May 16, 1956

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 49%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Piney below Fort Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Big Piney	1.72 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Roubidoux Creek above Fort Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Roubidoux Creek	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Roubidoux Creek at Polla Rd below Ft. Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Roubidoux Creek	−0.49 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Little Piney Creek at NewburgRiver gauge, Little Piney Creek	2.40 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
Gasconade River at JeromeRiver gauge, Gasconade River	1.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	19 mi
Gasconade River near HazelgreenRiver gauge, Gasconade River	0.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	23 mi
Current River at Montauk State ParkRiver gauge, Current River	1.48 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	26 mi
Current River above AkersRiver gauge, Current River	0.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Big Piney River near Big Piney?

The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 6.34 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 River near Big Piney today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Piney River near Big Piney rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Big Piney River near Big Piney normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Piney River near Big Piney?

The highest level on record is 30.67 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:06930000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.66564, -92.04992 (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	2.16 ft	2026-10-18 11:00	Provisional
Flow	124 cfs	2026-10-18 11:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Big Piney River near Big Piney (usgs:06930000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/big-piney-river-near-big-piney

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