River stage
Chillicothe, Grand River
- River level
- 6.38 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -3.72 ft
- Recent high
- 29.96 ft
- Recent low
- 4.09 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CHZM7
- 30-day change
- +1.10 ft
- Average
- 7.95 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.60 ft
In brief
The Grand River at Chillicothe, MO read 6.38 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.62 ft below action stage. That is 1.10 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CHZM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.60 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 2 | 39.10 ft | 1993-07-09 |
| 3 | 38.18 ft | 2019-05-30 |
| 4 | 37.14 ft | 2007-05-10 |
| 5 | 37.00 ft | 2018-10-10 |
| 6 | 36.45 ft | 2010-05-14 |
| 7 | 36.40 ft | 1995-05-25 |
| 8 | 35.92 ft | 2014-09-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Low-lying cropland floods.
- 28.00 ft
Rural roads are under water.
- 35.00 ft
U.S. Highway 65 south of Chillicothe is threatened by flood water.
- 37.00 ft
U.S. Highway 36 southwest of Chillicothe is under water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand River flooding at Chillicothe?
No. The Grand River at Chillicothe is at 6.38 ft, 12.62 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Chillicothe?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 28 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Grand River has been at Chillicothe?
The highest crest on record is 39.6 ft, on 1993-07-25.
Is the Grand River high or low right now at Chillicothe?
At 6.38 ft it is higher than 49% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CHZM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06899680). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.