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SwedenGrand River near Sumner water level
River gauge, Grand River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,150 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
The Grand River near Sumner is at 9.00 ft, in the normal range.
It is 17.00 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 9.00 ft and 9.36 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 58 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 42.52 ftJuly 10, 1993
Floating and fishing near Grand River near Sumner
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 26.00 ft, 17.00 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 52.00 ft
- Water reaches the road surface of State Highway 139 bridge.
- 45.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of State Highway 139 bridge.
- 44.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the Burlington Northern Railroad bridge which is located just upstream from the State Highway 139 bridge.
- 40.00 ft
- Homes in northeast Sumner begin to flood.
- 37.00 ft
- State Highway 139 floods a half mile east of Sumner.
- 28.00 ft
- Rural roads are under water.
- 26.00 ft
- Rural land adjacent to the river is flooded.
- 23.00 ft
- Bottomland 1 to 2 miles south of the gage begins to flood.
- 9.00 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 59 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.52 ft | July 10, 1993 |
| 2 | 41.35 ft | May 30, 2019 |
| 3 | 40.02 ft | June 28, 2008 |
| 4 | 39.97 ft | May 10, 2007 |
| 5 | 39.57 ft | May 13, 2002 |
| 6 | 39.50 ft | June 8, 1947 |
| 7 | 39.20 ft | September 15, 2008 |
| 8 | 39.15 ft | May 29, 1996 |
| 9 | 39.11 ft | May 15, 2010 |
| 10 | 39.09 ft | April 20, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Grand River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River near PattonsburgRiver gauge, Grand River | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 53 mi |
| Grand River near GallatinRiver gauge, Grand River | 4.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 41 mi |
| Grand River at ChillicotheRiver gauge, Grand River | 5.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 17 mi |
| Grand River near Fountain GroveRiver gauge, Grand River | 1,190 cfs | Normal | −120.0 cfs | 4.5 mi |
| Grand River below Sumner, MO (auxiliary gage)River gauge, Grand River | 6.61 ft | No reference yet | −0.23 ft | 1.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Creek near LinneusRiver gauge, Locust Creek | 36.4 cfs | Normal | −3.6 cfs | 18 mi |
| Mussel Fork near MusselforkRiver gauge, Mussel Fork | 30.0 cfs | Normal | −4.5 cfs | 19 mi |
| Wakenda Creek at CarrolltonRiver gauge, Wakenda Creek | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.84 ft | 23 mi |
| Chariton River near Prairie HillRiver gauge, Chariton River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 27 mi |
| Shoal Creek near BraymerRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 13.1 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 28 mi |
| Medicine Creek near LaredoRiver gauge, Medicine Creek | 39.8 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 28 mi |
| Missouri River at WaverlyRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.56 ft | 32 mi |
| Thompson River at TrentonRiver gauge, Thompson River | 11.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Grand River near Sumner?
The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 17.00 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 Grand River near Sumner today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT, the water level was 9.00 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Grand River near Sumner rising or falling?
Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Grand River near Sumner normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Grand River near Sumner?
The highest level on record is 42.52 ft on July 10, 1993.
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:06902000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.64003, -93.27369(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 | 9.00 ft | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,150 cfs | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-18 03:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Grand River near Sumner (usgs:06902000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/grand-river-near-sumner
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