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SwedenPomme de Terre River at Hermitage water level
River gauge, Pomme de Terre River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 8.2 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage reads 1.71 ft, a normal level.
It is 14.29 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.71 ft and 1.79 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
- 36.45 ftAugust 8, 1927
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 16.00 ft, still 14.29 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.45 ft | August 8, 1927 |
| 2 | 30.70 ft | October 5, 1941 |
| 3 | 29.48 ft | May 19, 1943 |
| 4 | 29.44 ft | April 19, 1941 |
| 5 | 29.38 ft | June 15, 1935 |
| 6 | 29.06 ft | June 22, 1948 |
| 7 | 28.44 ft | April 25, 1947 |
| 8 | 27.84 ft | August 14, 1946 |
| 9 | 15.79 ft | April 29, 2017 |
| 10 | 15.38 ft | May 1, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pomme de Terre River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomme de Terre River near PolkRiver gauge, Pomme de Terre River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 18 mi |
| Pomme de Terre River near HermitageRiver gauge, Pomme de Terre River | 1.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 2.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomme de Terre Lake near HermitageLake, Pomme de Terre Lake | 838.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Weaubleau Creek near WeaubleauRiver gauge, Weaubleau Creek | 1.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Little Niangua River near Macks CreekRiver gauge, Little Niangua River | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Lindley Creek near PolkRiver gauge, Lindley Creek | 2.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Osage River at WarsawRiver gauge, Osage River | 25.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 21 mi |
| Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir at WarsawReservoir, Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir | 705.41 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Niangua River above Lake Niangua near Macks CreekRiver gauge, Niangua River | 3.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Niangua River at Tunnel Dam near Macks CreekRiver gauge, Niangua River | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 14.29 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 Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 1.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage?
The highest level on record is 36.45 ft on August 8, 1927.
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:06921500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.94583, -93.30956(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 | 1.71 ft | 2026-10-18 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage (usgs:06921500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/pomme-de-terre-river-at-hermitage
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer