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SwedenBig Spring near Van Buren water level
River gauge, Big Spring, Missouri, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 272 cfs
History
What this means
Big Spring near Van Buren is running far below normal at 0.72 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 0.71 ft and 0.73 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
Floating and fishing near Big Spring near Van Buren
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River at Van BurenRiver gauge, Current River | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Black River at LeeperRiver gauge, Black River | 229 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Current River above Powder MillRiver gauge, Current River | 1.92 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Logan Creek at EllingtonRiver gauge, Logan Creek | 2.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Greer Spring at GreerRiver gauge, Greer Spring | 0.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Eleven Point River near BardleyRiver gauge, Eleven Point River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River | −0.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Jacks Fork at EminenceRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 1.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 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 Spring near Van Buren today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:45 AM CDT, the water level was 0.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Spring near Van Buren rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big Spring near Van Buren normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:07067500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.95094, -90.99186(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 | 0.72 ft | 2026-10-18 12:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 272 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Big Spring near Van Buren (usgs:07067500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/big-spring-near-van-buren
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