River stage
Niangua River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Niangua River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Niangua River levels, gauge by gauge
The Niangua River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Macks Creek | 3.94 ft | normal, steady |
| Tunnel Dam near Macks Creek | 1.25 ft | below flood stage |
| Windyville | 0.66 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Niangua River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Macks Creek, MO, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Bennett Spring 1 gauge
- Big Piney 2 gauges
- Sac River 5 gauges
- Cedar Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- James River (MO) 3 gauges
- Beaver Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Big Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Bull Creek (MO) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Niangua River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Niangua River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Niangua River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Macks Creek is at 3.94 ft; Windyville is at 0.66 ft.
Where is the Niangua River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Niangua River in Missouri.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.