River stage
Glasgow, Missouri River
- River level
- 15.79 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -5.04 ft
- Recent high
- 28.12 ft
- Recent low
- 9.79 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLZM7
- 30-day change
- +4.71 ft
- Average
- 14.42 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.50 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Glasgow, MO read 15.79 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.21 ft below action stage. That is 4.71 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GLZM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.50 ft | 1993-07-29 |
| 2 | 37.40 ft | 1993-07-13 |
| 3 | 37.35 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 4 | 36.70 ft | 1951-07-17 |
| 5 | 35.00 ft | 1947-06-26 |
| 6 | 34.76 ft | 1995-05-29 |
| 7 | 34.30 ft | 2007-05-10 |
| 8 | 33.81 ft | 2010-06-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
Farmland along the river floods.
- 27.00 ft
Many agricultural levees are overtopped. Widespread flooding of rural areas occurs. Secondary roads and homes behind levees may be inundated.
- 32.00 ft
Highways and gravel roads in low-lying areas near Glasgow are under water, including State Highway 240 west of Glasgow. The city park in Glasgow also begins to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Glasgow?
No. The Missouri River at Glasgow is at 15.79 ft, 6.21 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Glasgow?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Glasgow?
The highest crest on record is 39.5 ft, on 1993-07-29.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Glasgow?
At 15.79 ft it is higher than 71% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLZM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06906500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.