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SwedenSpring River near Waco water level
River gauge, Spring River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 115 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Spring River near Waco, where the gauge shows 1.24 ft.
It is 17.76 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.24 ft – 1.36 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
- 34.06 ftSeptember 26, 1993
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 34.06 ft
- this is the record flood level reached on September 26, 1993. Major Flooding affects roadways and property near the gage site and along the reach of the river.
- 33.00 ft
- major flooding affects roadways and property near the gage site and along the reach of the river.
- 30.90 ft
- flood waters rise to one foot above the bridge deck at the gage site. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
- 30.00 ft
- flood waters inundate low lying roadways near the river.
- 29.50 ft
- flood waters impact the bridge deck at the gage site.
- 27.00 ft
- the Highway 171 Bridge downstream from the gage site floods.
- 25.80 ft
- the gage is damaged by flood waters.
- 19.00 ft
- roads on the east side of Maple Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to backwater effects from the Spring River.
- 16.00 ft
- flood waters begin to impact low areas along Maple Road and County Road 270 on the east side of the bridge where the gage is located.
- 1.24 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: 23 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.06 ft | September 26, 1993 |
| 2 | 30.94 ft | May 19, 1943 |
| 3 | 30.82 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 4 | 29.58 ft | June 12, 2007 |
| 5 | 28.80 ft | February 24, 1985 |
| 6 | 28.39 ft | October 2, 1986 |
| 7 | 28.14 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 8 | 27.97 ft | May 24, 2019 |
| 9 | 27.68 ft | May 6, 2022 |
| 10 | 27.17 ft | April 12, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.85 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Spring River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring River at La RussellRiver gauge, Spring River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 29 mi |
| Spring River at CarthageRiver gauge, Spring River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 14 mi |
| Spring River near Baxter SpringsRiver gauge, Spring River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 18 mi |
| Spring River near QuapawRiver gauge, Spring River | 5.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Spring River near PurcellRiver gauge, North Fork Spring River | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Shoal Creek above JoplinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 16 mi |
| East Drywood Creek at Prairie State ParkRiver gauge, East Drywood Creek | 1.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Beaver Creek near QuapawRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Lightning Creek near McCuneRiver gauge, Lightning Creek | 1.58 ft | Normal | +0.23 ft | 26 mi |
| Tar Creek near CommerceRiver gauge, Tar Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Spring River near Waco?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 17.76 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 Spring River near Waco today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.24 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spring River near Waco rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Spring River near Waco normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spring River near Waco?
The highest level on record is 34.06 ft on September 26, 1993.
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:07186000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.24561, -94.56642(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 | 1.24 ft | 2026-10-17 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 115 cfs | 2026-10-17 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring River near Waco (usgs:07186000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/spring-river-near-waco
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