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SwedenOsage River at Warsaw water level
River gauge, Osage River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Osage River at Warsaw is at 25.76 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.24 ft below the flood stage of 34.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 25.69 ft and 26.72 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
- 44.54 ftMay 21, 1943
Floating and fishing near Osage River at Warsaw
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 34.00 ft, 8.24 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.54 ft | May 21, 1943 |
| 2 | 44.46 ft | June 1, 1844 |
| 3 | 40.10 ft | July 7, 1951 |
| 4 | 38.40 ft | December 1, 1895 |
| 5 | 37.40 ft | April 1, 1905 |
| 6 | 35.50 ft | February 1, 1916 |
| 7 | 34.90 ft | April 12, 1922 |
| 8 | 34.80 ft | May 19, 1929 |
| 9 | 34.50 ft | November 2, 1941 |
| 10 | 34.45 ft | April 17, 1927 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Osage River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage River above Schell CityRiver gauge, Osage River | 10.03 ft | Below flood stage | −1.00 ft | 43 mi |
| Osage River at TabervilleRiver gauge, Osage River | 9.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 37 mi |
| Osage River near BagnellRiver gauge, Osage River | 1.47 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 43 mi |
| Osage River at TuscumbiaRiver gauge, Osage River | 1.55 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 50 mi |
| Osage River below St. ThomasRiver gauge, Osage River | 2.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 65 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir at WarsawReservoir, Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir | 705.41 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 0.9 mi |
| Pomme de Terre River at HermitageRiver gauge, Pomme de Terre River | 1.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Pomme de Terre River near HermitageRiver gauge, Pomme de Terre River | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Pomme de Terre Lake near HermitageLake, Pomme de Terre Lake | 838.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Weaubleau Creek near WeaubleauRiver gauge, Weaubleau Creek | 1.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Little Niangua River near Macks CreekRiver gauge, Little Niangua River | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Sac River near Caplinger MillsRiver gauge, Sac River | 5.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Lindley Creek near PolkRiver gauge, Lindley Creek | 2.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Osage River at Warsaw?
The official flood stage is 34.00 ft. The level is currently 8.24 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 Osage River at Warsaw today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT, the water level was 25.76 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Osage River at Warsaw rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Osage River at Warsaw normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Osage River at Warsaw?
The highest level on record is 44.54 ft on May 21, 1943.
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:06922500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.24450, -93.38711(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 | 25.76 ft | 2026-10-18 07:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Osage River at Warsaw (usgs:06922500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/osage-river-at-warsaw
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer