River stage
Windyville, Niangua River
- River level
- 0.66 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 14.73 ft
- Recent low
- 0.66 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WNYM7
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Average
- 1.54 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.36 ft
In brief
The Niangua River at Windyville, MO read 0.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.34 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WNYM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.36 ft | 1993-09-25 |
| 2 | 24.35 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 3 | 20.67 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 4 | 20.47 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 5 | 19.65 ft | 2013-08-06 |
| 6 | 17.94 ft | 2015-07-02 |
| 7 | 17.51 ft | 1994-08-12 |
| 8 | 17.20 ft | 2011-04-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 4.00 ft
River conditions may be difficult for some non-motorized vessels
- 8.00 ft
The wooden bridge in Bennet Spring state park downstream from the gage site floods.
- 10.00 ft
Low lying areas near the river flood.
- 12.00 ft
Flood waters approach residence on the left bank of the river near the gage site.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Niangua River flooding at Windyville?
No. The Niangua River at Windyville is at 0.66 ft, 9.34 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Windyville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft and moderate flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Niangua River has been at Windyville?
The highest crest on record is 24.36 ft, on 1993-09-25.
Is the Niangua River high or low right now at Windyville?
At 0.66 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WNYM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06923250). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.