River stage
Eminence, Jacks Fork
- River level
- 1.51 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 4.64 ft
- Recent low
- 1.42 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EMCM7
- 30-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Average
- 1.83 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.72 ft
In brief
The Jacks Fork at Eminence, MO read 1.51 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.89 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EMCM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.72 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 2 | 27.00 ft | 1904-03-08 |
| 3 | 19.82 ft | 1993-11-15 |
| 4 | 18.24 ft | 1928-06-13 |
| 5 | 17.58 ft | 1985-11-19 |
| 6 | 17.22 ft | 2002-05-08 |
| 7 | 17.15 ft | 1985-02-23 |
| 8 | 17.03 ft | 1983-04-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.40 ft
river access to the Jacks Fork is closed due to elevated water levels.
- 8.00 ft
the picnic area near the Rivers Edge Resort floods.
- 12.00 ft
low lying areas including campgrounds and canoe rental locations in Eminence flood.
- 16.00 ft
flood waters impact City Park and other low lying areas in the city of Eminence.
- 18.00 ft
flood waters impact State Highway 106 near the gage site.
- 20.00 ft
flood waters reach Tom Akers Road west of Highway 19 and portions of Riverview Drive.
- 24.00 ft
flood waters affect the north approach to Highway 19 in Eminence.
- 26.00 ft
flood waters reach the bridge deck of Highway 19 at the gage site.
- 27.27 ft
this is the record crest set on April 30, 2017. Widespread flood damage occurred and numerous buildings and roads flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jacks Fork flooding at Eminence?
No. The Jacks Fork at Eminence is at 1.51 ft, 4.89 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Eminence?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6.4 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Jacks Fork has been at Eminence?
The highest crest on record is 27.72 ft, on 2017-04-30.
Is the Jacks Fork high or low right now at Eminence?
At 1.51 ft it is higher than 29% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EMCM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07066000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.