St. Francis River at St. Francis
Critical Stages
19' - Action
22' - Flood
27' - Moderate
31' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:00 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.26 ft
Flow: 0.903 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/17 | 9 | 1.1 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 9.2 | 1.16 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 9.3 | 1.19 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 8.35 | 0.927 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 8.26 | 0.903 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 8.18 | 0.883 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 8.09 | 0.86 |
| 3:00 AM 12/17 | 7.99 | 0.835 |
| 2:00 AM 12/17 | 7.9 | 0.812 |
| 1:00 AM 12/17 | 7.79 | 0.783 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 7.7 | 0.76 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 7.59 | 0.733 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 7.49 | 0.709 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 7.4 | 0.687 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 7.31 | 0.666 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 7.24 | 0.65 |
| 6:00 PM 12/16 | 7.18 | 0.637 |
| 5:00 PM 12/16 | 7.12 | 0.623 |
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 7.09 | 0.617 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 7.07 | 0.612 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 7.06 | 0.61 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 7 | 0.597 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 7 | 0.597 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 7 | 0.597 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 7 | 0.597 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 7 | 0.597 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 7 | 0.597 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 7.01 | 0.599 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 7.01 | 0.599 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 7.01 | 0.599 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 7.01 | 0.599 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 7.01 | 0.599 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 7.01 | 0.599 |
29' -
The lower sections of the levee near Saint Francis could be topped.
25' -
Flood water begins flowing over the lower places in the levee near County Road 338 north of Saint Francis.
23' -
Most lowland inside the levee system is flooded.
22' -
Several roads near Wilhelmina, Missouri are flooded. Recreational areas and large areas of agricultural land near the river are flooded.
19' -
Overbank flooding into lowland near the river begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1935 | 28.2 |
| May 3, 2011 | 27.25 |
| Jun 26, 1928 | 26.7 |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 25.55 |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 25.35 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 25.33 |
| Dec 25, 1982 | 25.2 |
| May 21, 1923 | 25.1 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 24.77 |
| Apr 2, 1979 | 24.7 |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 24.68 |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 24.4 |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 24.38 |
| May 18, 2002 | 24.35 |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 24.3 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 24.05 |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 24.03 |
| May 3, 1983 | 24 |
| Mar 29, 1975 | 24 |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 23.71 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
