Jacks Fork at Eminence water level

Name: Jacks Fork at Eminence water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Jacks Fork, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.60ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 05:30 PM CDT (36 min ago)

Flow: 156 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:47 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Jacks Fork at Eminence, where the gauge shows 1.60 ft.

It is 10.40 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.59 ft – 1.62 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 27.72 ftApril 30, 2017
Forecast peak: 1.60 ftSaturday, October 17 at 01:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

27.27 ft: this is the record crest set on April 30, 2017. Widespread flood damage occurred and numerous buildings and roads flood.
26.00 ft: flood waters reach the bridge deck of Highway 19 at the gage site.
24.00 ft: flood waters affect the north approach to Highway 19 in Eminence.
20.00 ft: flood waters reach Tom Akers Road west of Highway 19 and portions of Riverview Drive.
18.00 ft: flood waters impact State Highway 106 near the gage site.
16.00 ft: flood waters impact City Park and other low lying areas in the city of Eminence.
12.00 ft: low lying areas including campgrounds and canoe rental locations in Eminence flood.
8.00 ft: the picnic area near the Rivers Edge Resort floods.
6.40 ft: river access to the Jacks Fork is closed due to elevated water levels.
1.60 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.72 ft	April 30, 2017
2	17.22 ft	May 8, 2002
3	16.89 ft	November 5, 2024
4	16.44 ft	March 19, 2008
5	16.20 ft	April 26, 2011
6	16.15 ft	December 29, 2015
7	14.83 ft	April 10, 2008
8	14.64 ft	December 18, 2021
9	14.60 ft	March 25, 2023
10	14.56 ft	May 1, 2019

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.38 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 61° 43° – Wind 8 mph

18 Sun 66° 39° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 72° 44° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 75° 47° – Wind 4 mph

21 Wed 77° 49° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 82° 53° – Wind 3 mph

23 Fri 80° 54° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min First quarter 44%

Map

Other gauges on Jacks Fork

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jacks Fork near Mountain ViewRiver gauge, Jacks Fork	0.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	18 mi
Jacks Fork at Alley SpringRiver gauge, Jacks Fork	1.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Current River above Powder MillRiver gauge, Current River	1.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Current River above AkersRiver gauge, Current River	0.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Current River at Van BurenRiver gauge, Current River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	22 mi
Logan Creek at EllingtonRiver gauge, Logan Creek	2.4 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	23 mi
Big Spring near Van BurenRiver gauge, Big Spring	272 cfs	Very low	−2.0 cfs	25 mi
Greer Spring at GreerRiver gauge, Greer Spring	0.48 ft	Below flood stage	±0	25 mi
Current River at Montauk State ParkRiver gauge, Current River	1.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	27 mi
Black River near AnnapolisRiver gauge, Black River	3.78 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Jacks Fork at Eminence?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.40 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 Jacks Fork at Eminence today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 05:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Jacks Fork at Eminence rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Jacks Fork at Eminence normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Jacks Fork at Eminence?

The highest level on record is 27.72 ft on April 30, 2017.

Is Jacks Fork at Eminence expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07066000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.15408, -91.35817 (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	1.60 ft	2026-10-17 22:30	Provisional
Flow	156 cfs	2026-10-17 22:30	Provisional

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