River stage
Big Piney
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Big Piney reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Big Piney levels, gauge by gauge
The Big Piney is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Springs | 2.09 ft | normal, steady |
| Ft. Wood | 1.66 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Big Piney
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Edgar Springs, MO, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Bennett Spring 1 gauge
- Niangua River 3 gauges
- Jacks Fork 3 gauges
- Current River 5 gauges
- Meramec River 8 gauges
- Beaver Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Big River 3 gauges
- James River (MO) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Piney flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Big Piney is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Big Piney?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Edgar Springs is at 2.09 ft; Ft. Wood is at 1.66 ft.
Where is the Big Piney measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Big Piney in Missouri.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.