Bryant Creek near Tecumseh water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 140 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Bryant Creek near Tecumseh, where the gauge shows 3.55 ft.

It is 12.45 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.55 ft – 3.62 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: 33.07 ftApril 30, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

33.07 ft: Record crest occurring on April 30, 2017. Major damage to homes, resorts and roads near the river.
26.74 ft: Crests which occurred on December 3, 1982.
23.01 ft: Gage housing begins to flood. Crest on April 26, 2011.
20.00 ft: The river will begin to spill over the second bank, on the downstream side of the left bank. The gage house also begins to flood at around 23'.
15.00 ft: Between 15 and 17 feet the river will begin to spill over the left bank of the Downstream side of Bryant Creek.
3.55 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	33.07 ft	April 30, 2017
2	29.79 ft	November 5, 2024
3	26.74 ft	December 3, 1982
4	23.92 ft	December 28, 2015
5	23.01 ft	April 26, 2011
6	22.94 ft	May 8, 2002
7	22.12 ft	March 19, 2008
8	21.93 ft	March 11, 1973
9	20.22 ft	May 1, 2019
10	19.73 ft	February 23, 1985

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 53%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork River near TecumsehRiver gauge, North Fork River	2.17 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	3.2 mi
Little North Fork River at ThornfieldRiver gauge, Little North Fork River	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	20 mi
Big Creek near ElizabethRiver gauge, Big Creek	6.12 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	22 mi
White River near NorforkRiver gauge, White River	1,850 cfs	Very low	±0	28 mi
Beaver Creek at BradleyvilleRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	2.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	35 mi
Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at YellvilleRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	48.4 cfs	Low	−4.2 cfs	35 mi
White River at Calico RockRiver gauge, White River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	36 mi
Buffalo River near HarrietRiver gauge, Buffalo River	141 cfs	Normal	+82.4 cfs	42 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Bryant Creek near Tecumseh?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.45 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 Bryant Creek near Tecumseh today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bryant Creek near Tecumseh rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bryant Creek near Tecumseh normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bryant Creek near Tecumseh?

The highest level on record is 33.07 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:07058000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.62722, -92.30606 (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	3.55 ft	2026-10-18 21:00	Provisional
Flow	140 cfs	2026-10-18 21:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bryant Creek near Tecumseh (usgs:07058000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/bryant-creek-near-tecumseh

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer