River stage
Springfield, Missouri River
- River level
- 9.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 9.77 ft
- Recent low
- 8.38 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SPGS2
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Average
- 8.96 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.73 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Springfield, SD read 9.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.06 ft below action stage. That is 0.01 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SPGS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.73 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 2 | 14.72 ft | 2011-06-22 |
| 3 | 12.00 ft | 2018-10-14 |
| 4 | 11.90 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 5 | 11.89 ft | 1995-08-23 |
| 6 | 11.70 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 7 | 11.43 ft | 1997-02-21 |
| 8 | 11.32 ft | 2016-01-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.40 ft
The lowest portions of Bottom Rd begin to flood just under 9.5 feet and the road may need to be closed.
- 11.00 ft
The lowest portions of the park in Springfield begin to flood.
- 12.00 ft
The lowest portions of Springfield Recreational Area will begin to flood.
- 13.00 ft
The lowest portion of the parking lot at the boat ramp in Santee begins to flood. Water approaches Boat Basin Dr in Springfield and may flood the lowest portions.
- 13.50 ft
Boat Basin Dr in Springfield floods. Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in Santee.
- 15.00 ft
Access to several homes east of the boat ramp in Santee may be cut off as most of the parking lot is flooded. Most of the park in Springfield is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Springfield?
No. The Missouri River at Springfield is at 9.34 ft, 0.06 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Springfield?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9.4 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Springfield?
The highest crest on record is 17.73 ft, on 2019-03-14.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Springfield?
At 9.34 ft it is higher than 88% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SPGS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06466700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.