River stage
Doniphan, Current River
- River level
- -0.72 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 1.52 ft
- Recent low
- -0.72 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DNZM7
- 30-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Average
- -0.32 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.13 ft
In brief
The Current River at Doniphan, MO read -0.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.72 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DNZM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.13 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 2 | 26.80 ft | 1904-03-01 |
| 3 | 25.49 ft | 1982-12-03 |
| 4 | 24.11 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 5 | 23.80 ft | 1915-08-01 |
| 6 | 23.76 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 7 | 23.63 ft | 1993-11-15 |
| 8 | 22.82 ft | 2025-04-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Much of County Road 142E is impacted by flooding.
- 17.00 ft
Water flows across Jefferson Street and elevated homes are surrounded by water along River Valley Road and County Road 21.
- 18.00 ft
Water begins to flood homes in Doniphan and water reaches County Road 142.
- 22.00 ft
Water flows across State Highway Y and impacts structures along Ripley Y-1.
- 24.00 ft
Water begins to flood State Highway 142 and impacts structures along Washington Street.
- 28.00 ft
Much of Jefferson Street is flooded along with structures along Willow Street and West Water Street.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Current River flooding at Doniphan?
No. The Current River at Doniphan is at -0.72 ft, 10.72 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Doniphan?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Current River has been at Doniphan?
The highest crest on record is 33.13 ft, on 2017-05-01.
Is the Current River high or low right now at Doniphan?
At -0.72 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DNZM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07068000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.