River stage
Spring River (KS, MO, OK)
- 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 Spring River (KS, MO, OK) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Spring River levels, gauge by gauge
The Spring River is measured at 5 gauges across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 2.78 ft | normal, steady |
| Carthage | 2.44 ft | normal, steady |
| LaRussell | 0.99 ft | normal, steady |
| Waco | 0.94 ft | normal, steady |
| Quapaw | 4.79 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Spring River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Baxter Springs, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Spring River (AR) different river, same name
- Shoal Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Buffalo Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Indian Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Big Sugar Creek 1 gauge
- Roaring River (MO) 1 gauge
- Sac River 5 gauges
- Cedar Creek (MO) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Spring River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Spring River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Baxter Springs is at 2.78 ft; Carthage is at 2.44 ft; LaRussell is at 0.99 ft; Waco is at 0.94 ft.
Where is the Spring River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Spring River across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma.
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.