River stage
Powell, Big Sugar Creek
- River level
- 4.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 8.53 ft
- Recent low
- 4.19 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BSGM7
- 30-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Average
- 4.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.69 ft
In brief
The Big Sugar Creek at Powell, MO read 4.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.80 ft below action stage. That is 0.05 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BSGM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.69 ft | 2013-08-08 |
| 2 | 22.78 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 3 | 21.99 ft | 2011-04-25 |
| 4 | 19.73 ft | 2017-04-29 |
| 5 | 18.82 ft | 2023-03-24 |
| 6 | 18.39 ft | 2022-05-05 |
| 7 | 18.11 ft | 2008-04-10 |
| 8 | 17.79 ft | 2023-09-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Low lying areas near the gage flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Big Sugar Creek flooding at Powell?
No. The Big Sugar Creek at Powell is at 4.2 ft, 3.8 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Powell?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Big Sugar Creek has been at Powell?
The highest crest on record is 24.69 ft, on 2013-08-08.
Is the Big Sugar Creek high or low right now at Powell?
At 4.2 ft it is higher than 3% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BSGM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07188653). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.