River stage
Shoal Creek (MO)
- River level
- 1.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Shoal Creek (MO) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Shoal Creek level at Joplin
The Shoal Creek is measured in one place, at Joplin, MO. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin | 1.74 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Shoal Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Joplin, MO.
Other rivers nearby
- Shoal Creek (GA) different river, same name
- Shoal Creek (TN) different river, same name
- Spring River (KS, MO, OK) 5 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Indian Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Big Sugar Creek 1 gauge
- Roaring River (MO) 1 gauge
- Sac River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shoal Creek flooding right now?
No. The Shoal Creek is below flood stage at Joplin, MO, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Shoal Creek?
The Shoal Creek is at 1.74 ft at Joplin, MO, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Shoal Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Shoal Creek, at Joplin, MO.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Shoal Creek it is set for the gauge at Joplin, MO, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.