River stage
Sac River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Sac River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sac River levels, gauge by gauge
The Sac River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Caplinger Mills | 4.94 ft | normal, steady |
| Dadeville | 4.72 ft | normal, steady |
| Stockton | 5.53 ft | normal, steady |
| Stockton Dam | 862.27 ft | below flood stage |
| Stockton Dam | 4.86 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Sac River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Caplinger Mills, MO, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Niangua River 3 gauges
- Bennett Spring 1 gauge
- James River (MO) 3 gauges
- Spring River (KS, MO, OK) 5 gauges
- Big Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Shoal Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Bull Creek (MO) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sac River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Sac River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sac River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Caplinger Mills is at 4.94 ft; Dadeville is at 4.72 ft; Stockton is at 5.53 ft.
Where is the Sac River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Sac 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.