Petite Saline Creek near Boonville
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.38 ft2021
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 25.50 ftWater overtops the U Highway bridge.
- 23.10 ftWater reaches the bottom of U Highway bridge.
- 19.50 ftThe creek floods U Highway about 4 miles southeast of Boonville.
- 16.00 ftLow lying woodlands and fields near the creek flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28% |
| Moderate flooding | 24% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
182 crests on NOAA’s list since 1997.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26, 2021 | 24.38 ft |
| 2 | July 4, 2016 | 23.30 ft |
| 3 | September 15, 2008 | 22.85 ft |
| 4 | June 1, 2013 | 22.84 ft |
| 5 | April 2, 2026 | 22.81 ft |
| 6 | May 28, 2000 | 22.50 ft |
| 7 | April 30, 2017 | 22.34 ft |
| 8 | October 9, 2009 | 22.28 ft |
| 9 | October 3, 2014 | 22.02 ft |
| 10 | June 16, 2009 | 21.94 ft |
| 11 | April 3, 2014 | 21.85 ft |
| 12 | March 18, 2021 | 21.84 ft |
| 13 | April 10, 2008 | 21.68 ft |
| 14 | April 21, 2025 | 21.62 ft |
| 15 | November 2, 2004 | 21.60 ft |
| 16 | May 5, 1999 | 21.47 ft |
| 17 | March 10, 2013 | 21.38 ft |
| 18 | June 10, 2020 | 21.20 ft |
| 19 | June 2, 2022 | 21.03 ft |
| 20 | January 6, 2005 | 21.00 ft |
| 21 | April 11, 2001 | 20.85 ft |
| 22 | July 5, 2024 | 20.83 ft |
| 23 | April 30, 2012 | 20.71 ft |
| 24 | December 28, 2015 | 20.59 ft |
| 25 | March 31, 1998 | 20.57 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 26, 2026: 17.43 ft
- June 8, 2026: 19.31 ft
- May 31, 2026: 20.39 ft
- May 24, 2026: 16.75 ft
- May 20, 2026: 19.26 ft
- April 28, 2026: 20.25 ft
- April 18, 2026: 19.60 ft
- April 2, 2026: 22.81 ft
- March 7, 2026: 17.60 ft
- June 4, 2025: 18.51 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.