River stage
Walnut Shade, Bull Creek
- River level
- 0.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 3.10 ft
- Recent low
- 0.77 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BBCM7
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 1.12 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.28 ft
In brief
The Bull Creek at Walnut Shade, MO read 0.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.22 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BBCM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.28 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 2 | 17.04 ft | 2019-05-01 |
| 3 | 16.49 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 4 | 16.38 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 5 | 16.00 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 6 | 15.88 ft | 2015-07-10 |
| 7 | 15.82 ft | 2011-04-25 |
| 8 | 15.30 ft | 2021-04-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
Water flows onto the left bank. Low water crossings upstream from the gage site flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bull Creek flooding at Walnut Shade?
No. The Bull Creek at Walnut Shade is at 0.78 ft, 5.22 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Walnut Shade?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft and minor flooding 9.5 ft.
What is the highest the Bull Creek has been at Walnut Shade?
The highest crest on record is 19.28 ft, on 2017-04-30.
Is the Bull Creek high or low right now at Walnut Shade?
At 0.78 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BBCM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07053810). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.