Little Osage River at Horton water level
River gauge, Little Osage River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 34.1 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Little Osage River at Horton reads 28.51 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.49 ft below the flood stage of 41.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 1.03 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 28.51 ft and 32.22 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
- 53.37 ftJuly 2, 2007
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 41.00 ft, still 12.49 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 59.40 ft
- the is the record stage level reached on October 4, 1986.
- 59.00 ft
- flood waters overtop the Interstate 49, former U.S Highway 71, bridge at the gage site.
- 55.00 ft
- flood waters reach within four feet of flowing over Interstate 49...former U.S. Highway 71...north of Horton at the gage site. In addition...flood waters begin to impact portions of Interstate 49 southbound lane...near the Douglas Branch and Marmaton River junction.
- 53.00 ft
- flood waters reach the bottom portion of the I-Beam along the U.S. Highway 71 bridge at the gage site, north of Horton.
- 50.00 ft
- major flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters are within two feet of the Old U.S. Highway 71 bridge south of Horton. Some homes near the Little Osage River flood due to backwater effects from tributaries of the Little Osage River along Interstate 49. In addition, low areas along the Little Osage River near Metz and Stotesbury, or on Route V and Route WW are impassable.
- 48.00 ft
- flood waters impact county roads west of Interstate 49, along the Little Osage River. Especially, low areas along Route D, Route V, and Route WW, or near the communities of Stotesbury and Metz are affected by flood waters.
- 45.00 ft
- moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Low lying areas along Route D near Stotesbury flood.
- 41.00 ft
- minor flooding affects low lying areas near the gage site and farmland along the river.
- 28.51 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: 27 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53.37 ft | July 2, 2007 |
| 2 | 51.80 ft | April 13, 1994 |
| 3 | 49.03 ft | May 23, 2019 |
| 4 | 47.90 ft | May 2, 2017 |
| 5 | 47.59 ft | September 17, 1998 |
| 6 | 47.20 ft | March 17, 1990 |
| 7 | 46.15 ft | May 3, 2019 |
| 8 | 46.14 ft | August 29, 2009 |
| 9 | 46.14 ft | April 29, 2009 |
| 10 | 45.90 ft | April 29, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River near NevadaRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 9 mi |
| Osage River above Schell CityRiver gauge, Osage River | 9.34 ft | Below flood stage | −1.28 ft | 13 mi |
| Marmaton River near RichardsRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 15 mi |
| Lake Osage River at FultonRiver gauge, Lake Osage River | 3.36 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St LineRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 6.39 ft | Normal | −0.76 ft | 20 mi |
| Osage River at TabervilleRiver gauge, Osage River | 9.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 20 mi |
| Marmaton River near Fort ScottRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 7.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.34 ft | 21 mi |
| Cedar Creek near Pleasant ViewRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 2.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Osage River at Horton?
The official flood stage is 41.00 ft. The level is currently 12.49 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 Little Osage River at Horton today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 28.51 ft. Down 1.03 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Osage River at Horton rising or falling?
Down 1.03 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Osage River at Horton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Osage River at Horton?
The highest level on record is 53.37 ft on July 2, 2007.
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:06917060(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.99481, -94.36931(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 | 28.51 ft | 2026-10-18 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 34.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Osage River at Horton (usgs:06917060). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/little-osage-river-at-horton
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