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SwedenCurrent River above Akers water level
River gauge, Current River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 143 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Friday, October 16 at 07:00 PM. Issued Friday, October 16 at 07:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Current River above Akers is at 0.63 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.37 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Friday, October 16 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.57 ft and 0.70 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 32.36 ftNovember 5, 2024
- Forecast peak
- 0.70 ftFriday, October 16 at 07:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Current River above Akers
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 6.37 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 32.36 ft
- Record Crest November 5, 2024
- 30.50 ft
- Approximate level that begins to flood the Akers Ranger Station
- 26.08 ft
- Flood Crest April 30, 2017.
- 26.00 ft
- According to the USGS, the river gage no longer functions at and above this level.
- 24.00 ft
- Approximate level that water affects the historic Akers Ferry Canoe Rental building
- 20.00 ft
- Approximate level that begins to flood Akers Ferry Campground.
- 7.00 ft
- Flood Stage. Approximate level when portions of Route K near the river are under water.
- 4.00 ft
- River access is closed due to unsafe conditions for non-motorized vessels or traffic.
- 0.63 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.36 ft | November 5, 2024 |
| 2 | 26.08 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 3 | 19.71 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 4 | 18.70 ft | March 19, 2008 |
| 5 | 18.20 ft | May 8, 2002 |
| 6 | 12.07 ft | March 25, 2023 |
| 7 | 12.05 ft | April 26, 2011 |
| 8 | 11.40 ft | January 1, 2020 |
| 9 | 10.50 ft | February 25, 2018 |
| 10 | 10.22 ft | July 10, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.33 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Current River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River at Montauk State ParkRiver gauge, Current River | 1.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Current River above Powder MillRiver gauge, Current River | 1.93 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Current River at Van BurenRiver gauge, Current River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 40 mi |
| Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River | −0.66 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 65 mi |
| Current River near ReynoRiver gauge, Current River | 1.66 ft | No reference yet | +0.04 ft | 82 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Fork at Alley SpringRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Jacks Fork at EminenceRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 1.61 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Jacks Fork near Mountain ViewRiver gauge, Jacks Fork | 0.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Meramec River at Cook StationRiver gauge, Meramec River | 17.5 cfs | Low | −0.8 cfs | 32 mi |
| Logan Creek at EllingtonRiver gauge, Logan Creek | 2.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Big Piney River near Big PineyRiver gauge, Big Piney River | 2.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Big Piney below Fort Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Big Piney | 1.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Current River above Akers?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.37 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 Current River above Akers today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT, the water level was 0.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Current River above Akers rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Current River above Akers normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Current River above Akers?
The highest level on record is 32.36 ft on November 5, 2024.
Is Current River above Akers expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Friday, October 16 at 07:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07064533(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.37569, -91.55281(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 | 0.63 ft | 2026-10-17 04:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 143 cfs | 2026-10-17 04:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Current River above Akers (usgs:07064533). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/current-river-above-akers
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