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SwedenEast Fork Big Creek near Bethany water level
River gauge, East Fork Big Creek, Missouri, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.8 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at East Fork Big Creek near Bethany, where the gauge shows 1.85 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.84 ft – 1.89 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Grand River at AlbanyRiver gauge, East Fork Grand River | 46.1 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Grand River near PattonsburgRiver gauge, Grand River | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Stanberry Lake near GentryLake, Stanberry Lake | 891.80 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Thompson River at TrentonRiver gauge, Thompson River | 11.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 26 mi |
| Grand River near GallatinRiver gauge, Grand River | 4.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Thompson River at Davis CityRiver gauge, Thompson River | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 26 mi |
| Medicine Creek near LaredoRiver gauge, Medicine Creek | 37.5 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 36 mi |
| Shoal Creek near BraymerRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 11.5 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 43 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 East Fork Big Creek near Bethany today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT, the water level was 1.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is East Fork Big Creek near Bethany rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Fork Big Creek near Bethany normal?
Normal 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:06897000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.29722, -94.02622(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 | 1.85 ft | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: East Fork Big Creek near Bethany (usgs:06897000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/east-fork-big-creek-near-bethany
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