River stage
Van Buren, Current River
- River level
- 2.54 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 4.51 ft
- Recent low
- 2.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VNBM7
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Average
- 2.87 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.20 ft
In brief
The Current River at Van Buren, MO read 2.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.46 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VNBM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.20 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 2 | 29.00 ft | 1904-03-26 |
| 3 | 27.39 ft | 1993-11-15 |
| 4 | 26.53 ft | 1985-11-19 |
| 5 | 25.90 ft | 1915-08-21 |
| 6 | 25.71 ft | 2008-03-20 |
| 7 | 24.85 ft | 1985-02-24 |
| 8 | 23.89 ft | 1982-12-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Current river closed to non-motorized traffic.
- 9.00 ft
Water overflows the boat access at Big Springs.
- 10.00 ft
The gravel bar at The Landing floods.
- 14.50 ft
Water flows over Spring Branch Bridge.
- 18.00 ft
The parking lot floods at WaterCress.
- 20.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 23.00 ft
Some flooding in low sections in town begins.
- 29.00 ft
Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary. The courthouse yard floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Current River flooding at Van Buren?
No. The Current River at Van Buren is at 2.54 ft, 7.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Van Buren?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Current River has been at Van Buren?
The highest crest on record is 37.2 ft, on 2017-05-01.
Is the Current River high or low right now at Van Buren?
At 2.54 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VNBM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07067000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.