Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton water level

Name: Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sac River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 55.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton is at 5.55 ft, in the normal range.

It is 11.95 ft below the flood stage of 17.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.54 ft and 5.59 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: 23.86 ftDecember 27, 2015

Floating and fishing near Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 17.50 ft, 11.95 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

45.00 ft: Approximate level where Highway J bridge at the gage site floods.
20.00 ft: Approximate level where low lying areas near the river flood.
5.55 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.86 ft	December 27, 2015
2	23.71 ft	September 25, 1993
3	23.51 ft	February 23, 1985
4	22.44 ft	April 11, 1994
5	22.36 ft	April 30, 2017
6	21.75 ft	October 5, 1998
7	21.59 ft	May 21, 2019
8	21.47 ft	May 5, 2022
9	21.32 ft	May 1, 2019
10	21.26 ft	April 10, 2008

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Sac River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sac River near DadevilleRiver gauge, Sac River	4.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Sac River near StocktonRiver gauge, Sac River	4.86 ft	Below flood stage	±0	2.7 mi
Sac River near Caplinger MillsRiver gauge, Sac River	4.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stockton Lake near StocktonLake, Stockton Lake	862.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	2.9 mi
Cedar Creek near Pleasant ViewRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	2.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Weaubleau Creek near WeaubleauRiver gauge, Weaubleau Creek	1.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Osage River at TabervilleRiver gauge, Osage River	8.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	22 mi
Pomme de Terre River near PolkRiver gauge, Pomme de Terre River	1.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	23 mi
Turnback Creek above GreenfieldRiver gauge, Turnback Creek	4.33 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Little Sac River near MorrisvilleRiver gauge, Little Sac River	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton?

The official flood stage is 17.50 ft. The level is currently 11.95 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 Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 5.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton?

The highest level on record is 23.86 ft on December 27, 2015.

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:06919020 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.73589, -93.77969 (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	5.55 ft	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional
Flow	55.0 cfs	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sac River at Hwy J below Stockton (usgs:06919020). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/sac-river-at-hwy-j-below-stockton

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