River stage
Current 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 Current River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Current River levels, gauge by gauge
The Current 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Akers | 0.73 ft | normal, steady |
| Doniphan | -0.72 ft | normal, steady |
| Montauk State Park | 1.47 ft | normal, steady |
| Powder Mill | 1.88 ft | normal, steady |
| Van Buren | 2.54 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Current River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Akers, MO, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Jacks Fork 3 gauges
- Black River (AR, MO) 8 gauges
- Eleven Point River 2 gauges
- Big Piney 2 gauges
- Big River 3 gauges
- Meramec River 8 gauges
- Beaver Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Bennett Spring 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Current River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Current River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Current River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Akers is at 0.73 ft; Doniphan is at -0.72 ft; Montauk State Park is at 1.47 ft; Powder Mill is at 1.88 ft.
Where is the Current River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Current 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.