Big Sugar Creek near Powell water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.20ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 7.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Big Sugar Creek near Powell, where the gauge shows 4.20 ft.

It is 5.80 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.20 ft – 4.27 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: 24.69 ftAugust 8, 2013

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Low lying areas near the gage flood.
4.20 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.69 ft	August 8, 2013
2	22.78 ft	December 27, 2015
3	21.99 ft	April 25, 2011
4	19.73 ft	April 29, 2017
5	18.82 ft	March 24, 2023
6	18.39 ft	May 5, 2022
7	18.11 ft	April 10, 2008
8	17.79 ft	September 24, 2023
9	17.65 ft	October 11, 2019
10	17.53 ft	November 7, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:36 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 58%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Sugar Creek near PinevilleRiver gauge, Little Sugar Creek	1.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Indian Creek near LanaganRiver gauge, Indian Creek	0.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Roaring River at Roaring River State ParkRiver gauge, Roaring River	0.26 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
White River near BuschRiver gauge, White River	2.31 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	23 mi
Osage Creek near Cave SpringsRiver gauge, Osage Creek	26.6 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	23 mi
Buffalo Creek at Tiff CityRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek	2.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	24 mi
Cave Springs Branch near South West CityRiver gauge, Cave Springs Branch	2.2 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	25 mi
Spavinaw Creek near MaysvilleRiver gauge, Spavinaw Creek	19.3 cfs	Low	−0.6 cfs	27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Big Sugar Creek near Powell?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.80 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 Sugar Creek near Powell today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT, the water level was 4.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Sugar Creek near Powell rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Big Sugar Creek near Powell normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Sugar Creek near Powell?

The highest level on record is 24.69 ft on August 8, 2013.

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:07188653 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.61586, -94.18222 (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	4.20 ft	2026-10-19 09:15	Provisional
Flow	7.4 cfs	2026-10-19 09:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Big Sugar Creek near Powell (usgs:07188653). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/big-sugar-creek-near-powell

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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