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Shoal Creek above Joplin water level

River gauge, Shoal Creek, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
115 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 23.39 ft Minor floodstage 11.50 ft

History

1.81.92.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Oct 22Oct 241.81.92.0ftOct 16Oct 20Oct 24
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:48 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Shoal Creek above Joplin reads 1.89 ft, a normal level.

It is 9.61 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.86 ft and 2.14 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
23.39 ftDecember 27, 2015
Forecast peak
1.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM

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 11.50 ft, still 9.61 ft away.

What happens at each level

23.39 ft
this is the record crest set on December 28, 2015. Widespread flooding occurs in the floodplain along the river.
22.96 ft
this is the crest set on April 29, 2017. Widespread flooding occurs in the floodplain along the river.
22.00 ft
flooding occurs at Reddings Mill Water Treatment Plant.
18.00 ft
major Flood Stage. Castle Drive on the southwest side of Shoal Creek across from the gage site floods.
17.80 ft
flooding occurs on Castle Drive on the southwest side of Shoal Creek across from the gage site.
16.50 ft
the Jackson Street Low Water Bridge at Glendale Road near I-44 floods and becomes impassable.
16.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins at this site. Portions of Shoal Creek Estates Flood.
15.00 ft
portions of Shoal Cliff Drive flood.
14.50 ft
back up of water occurs on Silver Creek and floods low lying roadways near the confluence with Shoal Creek.
14.00 ft
flood waters innundate Wildcat State Park.
13.00 ft
Riverside Campground downstream from the gage near Coyote Drive and McClelland Boulevard floods.
11.50 ft
flood stage beginning January 31, 2018. River Road near Shoal Creek Estates floods.
1.89 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: 6 %.

RankLevelDate
123.39 ftDecember 27, 2015
222.96 ftApril 29, 2017
318.81 ftOctober 10, 2009
418.28 ftMarch 19, 2008
517.24 ftJune 11, 1995
616.87 ftMay 6, 2022
716.84 ftSeptember 25, 1993
816.70 ftApril 26, 2011
916.63 ftJune 24, 2019
1016.62 ftNovember 4, 1974

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Spring River near Baxter SpringsRiver gauge, Spring River 2.95 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 11 mi
Spring River near QuapawRiver gauge, Spring River 5.26 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 14 mi
Beaver Creek near QuapawRiver gauge, Beaver Creek 0.3 cfs Normal −0.7 cfs 15 mi
Spring River at CarthageRiver gauge, Spring River 2.69 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 16 mi
Spring River near WacoRiver gauge, Spring River 1.12 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 16 mi
North Fork Spring River near PurcellRiver gauge, North Fork Spring River 2.44 ft Below flood stage +0.16 ft 17 mi
Tar Creek near CommerceRiver gauge, Tar Creek 0.1 cfs Very low +0.1 cfs 19 mi
Tar Creek at 22nd Street Bridge at MiamiRiver gauge, Tar Creek 2.0 cfs Low +0.2 cfs 21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Shoal Creek above Joplin?

The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 9.61 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 Shoal Creek above Joplin today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Shoal Creek above Joplin rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Shoal Creek above Joplin normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shoal Creek above Joplin?

The highest level on record is 23.39 ft on December 27, 2015.

Is Shoal Creek above Joplin expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07187000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.02058, -94.51375 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.89 ft 2026-10-19 13:00 Provisional
Flow 115 cfs 2026-10-19 13:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Shoal Creek above Joplin (usgs:07187000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/shoal-creek-above-joplin

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