River stage
Big Sugar Creek
- River level
- 4.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Big Sugar Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Big Sugar Creek level at Powell
The Big Sugar Creek is measured in one place, at Powell, MO. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Powell | 4.20 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Big Sugar Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Powell, MO.
Other rivers nearby
- Indian Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Roaring River (MO) 1 gauge
- Buffalo Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Shoal Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Spring River (KS, MO, OK) 5 gauges
- James River (MO) 3 gauges
- Bull Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Beaver Creek (MO) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Sugar Creek flooding right now?
No. The Big Sugar Creek is below flood stage at Powell, MO, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Big Sugar Creek?
The Big Sugar Creek is at 4.20 ft at Powell, MO, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Big Sugar Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Big Sugar Creek, at Powell, MO.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Big Sugar Creek it is set for the gauge at Powell, MO, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.