North Fork River near Tecumseh water level

Name: North Fork River near Tecumseh water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.17ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 299 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North Fork River near Tecumseh, where the gauge shows 2.17 ft.

It is 17.83 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.17 ft – 2.22 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: 41.82 ftApril 30, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.

What happens at each level

41.82 ft: record crest reached on the evening of April 30, 2017. Widespread damage occurs along the river and larger bridges near the river are overtopped by several feet.
30.00 ft: major flooding impacts locations along the river.
25.00 ft: water level rises to within three feet of the lodge and restaurant at Dawt Mill.
20.00 ft: minor flooding begins near the gage site. Water impacts a park and boat launch at the gage site. Low spots on CR 318 flood.
8.00 ft: flooding occurs at the State Highway H Bridge near the forecast point on the North Fork White River. Flooding affects local residences and recreational businesses that rent canoes. This is considered to be a low water bridge.
2.17 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	41.82 ft	April 30, 2017
2	28.10 ft	November 19, 1985
3	27.56 ft	November 5, 2024
4	26.28 ft	February 23, 1985
5	24.59 ft	December 28, 2015
6	24.59 ft	November 14, 1993
7	24.58 ft	April 26, 2011
8	22.79 ft	March 19, 2008
9	22.60 ft	September 25, 1993
10	22.30 ft	May 8, 2002

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 48%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bryant Creek near TecumsehRiver gauge, Bryant Creek	3.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.2 mi
Big Creek near ElizabethRiver gauge, Big Creek	6.11 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	20 mi
Little North Fork River at ThornfieldRiver gauge, Little North Fork River	2.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	24 mi
White River near NorforkRiver gauge, White River	1,210 cfs	Very low	−340.0 cfs	28 mi
White River at Calico RockRiver gauge, White River	2.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.51 ft	35 mi
Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at YellvilleRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	50.2 cfs	Low	−5.6 cfs	37 mi
Beaver Creek at BradleyvilleRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	2.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	38 mi
South Fork Spring River at SaddleRiver gauge, South Fork Spring River	3.5 cfs	Very low	±0	39 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Fork River near Tecumseh?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.83 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 North Fork River near Tecumseh today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork River near Tecumseh rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Fork River near Tecumseh normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork River near Tecumseh?

The highest level on record is 41.82 ft on April 30, 2017.

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:07057500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.62303, -92.24814 (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	2.17 ft	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional
Flow	299 cfs	2026-10-18 09:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork River near Tecumseh (usgs:07057500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/north-fork-river-near-tecumseh

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