Lamine River near Otterville water level

Name: Lamine River near Otterville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Lamine River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.78ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 19.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Lamine River near Otterville reads 0.78 ft, a normal level.

It is 14.22 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.78 ft and 1.02 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: 29.43 ftMay 18, 1995

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 14.22 ft away.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: Widespread flooding of rural land and roadways occurs.
18.00 ft: Some gravel roads upstream and downstream from Otterville are under water. In addition State Highway 135 may be overtopped by flood waters 2 miles north of Clifton City.
15.00 ft: Low lying woodlands and fields along the river flood.
0.78 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: 23 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.43 ft	May 18, 1995
2	27.98 ft	April 11, 1994
3	27.81 ft	July 7, 1993
4	26.55 ft	May 16, 1990
5	25.50 ft	July 26, 1998
6	24.41 ft	September 14, 2008
7	24.14 ft	February 21, 1997
8	24.02 ft	April 30, 2017
9	22.99 ft	July 21, 1996
10	22.68 ft	June 2, 2022

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 57%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Petite Saline Creek at Hwy U near Boonville, M0River gauge, Petite Saline Creek	3.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.30 ft	21 mi
Missouri River at BoonvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River	10.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.46 ft	23 mi
Blackwater River at Blue LickRiver gauge, Blackwater River	7.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	23 mi
Moniteau Creek near FayetteRiver gauge, Moniteau Creek	4.67 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	36 mi
Blackwater River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Blackwater River	2.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	37 mi
Missouri River at GlasgowRiver gauge, Missouri River	14.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	37 mi
Hinkson Creek at ColumbiaRiver gauge, Hinkson Creek	4.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	38 mi
Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir at WarsawReservoir, Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir	705.41 ft	Below flood stage	±0	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Lamine River near Otterville?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 14.22 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 Lamine River near Otterville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM CDT, the water level was 0.78 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Lamine River near Otterville rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Lamine River near Otterville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lamine River near Otterville?

The highest level on record is 29.43 ft on May 18, 1995.

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:06906800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.70225, -92.97883 (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	0.78 ft	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional
Flow	19.9 cfs	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Lamine River near Otterville (usgs:06906800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/lamine-river-near-otterville

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