South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield water level

Name: South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Fork Dry Sac River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.93ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 3.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield is at 0.93 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.07 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.92 ft and 1.03 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: 10.19 ftDecember 26, 2015

Floating and fishing near South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield

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

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 5.07 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
15.00 ft: Approximate level that floods the bridge at the gage site.
10.00 ft: Approximate level that floods the bike path near the gage site.
0.93 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.19 ft	December 26, 2015
2	9.79 ft	June 13, 2008
3	9.64 ft	July 12, 2000
4	9.39 ft	May 5, 2022
5	8.96 ft	May 21, 2021
6	8.71 ft	May 21, 2019
7	8.69 ft	July 2, 2015
8	8.53 ft	April 25, 2011
9	8.17 ft	September 1, 2010
10	7.99 ft	April 29, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 70° 44° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 73° 52° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 76° 52° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 78° 55° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 78° 57° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 79° 58° – Wind 13 mph

25 Sun 79° 61° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pearson Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Pearson Creek	2.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	7 mi
Wilson Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Wilson Creek	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
James River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, James River	3.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	8 mi
Wilson Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Wilson Creek	0.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
South Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Creek	−1.12 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
Wilson Creek near BrooklineRiver gauge, Wilson Creek	2.47 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	11 mi
James River near BoazRiver gauge, James River	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	19 mi
Little Sac River near MorrisvilleRiver gauge, Little Sac River	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 5.07 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 South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT, the water level was 0.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield?

The highest level on record is 10.19 ft on December 26, 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:06918493 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.26639, -93.24947 (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	0.93 ft	2026-10-19 22:15	Provisional
Flow	3.9 cfs	2026-10-19 22:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield (usgs:06918493). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/south-fork-dry-sac-river-near-springfield

How we check values

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer