Rivers in Missouri
North Fork White River near Tecumseh
Below flood stage
2.63ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 41.82 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 41.82 ftrecord crest reached on the evening of April 30, 2017. Widespread damage occurs along the river and larger bridges near the river are overtopped by several feet.
- 30.00 ftmajor flooding impacts locations along the river.
- 25.00 ftwater level rises to within three feet of the lodge and restaurant at Dawt Mill.
- 20.00 ftminor flooding begins near the gage site. Water impacts a park and boat launch at the gage site. Low spots on CR 318 flood.
- 8.00 ftflooding occurs at the State Highway H Bridge near the forecast point on the North Fork White River. Flooding affects local residences and recreational businesses that rent canoes. This is considered to be a low water bridge.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
65 crests on NOAA’s list since 1915.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 30, 2017 | 41.82 ft |
| 2 | August 1, 1915 | 35.00 ft |
| 3 | November 19, 1985 | 28.10 ft |
| 4 | November 5, 2024 | 27.56 ft |
| 5 | February 23, 1985 | 26.28 ft |
| 6 | December 28, 2015 | 24.59 ft |
| 7 | November 14, 1993 | 24.59 ft |
| 8 | April 26, 2011 | 24.58 ft |
| 9 | March 19, 2008 | 22.79 ft |
| 10 | September 25, 1993 | 22.60 ft |
| 11 | May 8, 2002 | 22.30 ft |
| 12 | April 22, 1974 | 22.15 ft |
| 13 | January 30, 1969 | 19.33 ft |
| 14 | February 10, 1966 | 19.05 ft |
| 15 | August 8, 2013 | 18.45 ft |
| 16 | January 4, 1950 | 18.05 ft |
| 17 | December 3, 1982 | 17.70 ft |
| 18 | April 24, 2004 | 17.68 ft |
| 19 | March 21, 1955 | 16.95 ft |
| 20 | April 15, 1945 | 16.70 ft |
| 21 | May 15, 1956 | 15.65 ft |
| 22 | February 7, 1999 | 15.44 ft |
| 23 | May 1, 2019 | 15.18 ft |
| 24 | March 20, 2020 | 15.01 ft |
| 25 | January 24, 1949 | 14.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 5, 2024: 27.56 ft
- January 26, 2021: 7.20 ft
- March 20, 2020: 15.01 ft
- May 1, 2019: 15.18 ft
- February 25, 2018: 9.62 ft
- April 30, 2017: 41.82 ft
- December 28, 2015: 24.59 ft
- July 10, 2015: 11.42 ft
- December 22, 2013: 5.24 ft
- August 8, 2013: 18.45 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
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.