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Osage River at Mari-Osa Campground Stage (ft)Highest Observation: 17.5 ft at 9:00AM Aug 12, 2019Observed: 17.4 ft at 1:00PM Aug 13, 2019Observed: 16.7 ft at 2:00PM Aug 14, 2019Observed: 16.1 ft at 10:00AM Aug 15, 2019Observed: 16 ft at 9:30AM Aug 16, 2019Observed: 15.9 ft at 10:00AM Aug 17, 2019Observed: 16.1 ft at 9:45AM Aug 18, 2019Forecast: 16.8 ft 7:00AM Aug 19, 2019Forecast: 17.5 ft 1:00PM Aug 19, 2019Forecast: 18 ft 7:00PM Aug 19, 2019Forecast: 18.2 ft 1:00AM Aug 20, 2019Forecast: 18.4 ft 7:00AM Aug 20, 2019Highest Forecast: 18.5 ft 1:00PM Aug 20, 2019Highest Forecast: 18.5 ft 7:00PM Aug 20, 2019Forecast: 18.4 ft 1:00AM Aug 21, 2019Forecast: 18.2 ft 7:00AM Aug 21, 2019Forecast: 17.8 ft 1:00PM Aug 21, 2019Forecast: 17.3 ft 7:00PM Aug 21, 2019Forecast: 16.9 ft 1:00AM Aug 22, 2019Forecast: 16.7 ft 7:00AM Aug 22, 2019Forecast: 16.5 ft 1:00PM Aug 22, 2019Forecast: 16.3 ft 7:00PM Aug 22, 2019Forecast: 16.2 ft 1:00AM Aug 23, 2019Forecast: 16.1 ft 7:00AM Aug 23, 2019Forecast: 16.1 ft 1:00PM Aug 23, 2019Forecast: 16 ft 7:00PM Aug 23, 2019Forecast: 15.9 ft 1:00AM Aug 24, 2019MOAM7(plotting HGIRZ) Graph Created (2:39AM Aug 19, 2019)ObservedForecast (issued 8:53PM Aug 18)Latest observed value: 16.1 ft at 9:45 AM CDT 18-Aug-2019. Flood Stage is 19 ft
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts for the Osage River at Mari-Osa Campground are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 25
Moderate Flood Stage: 22
Flood Stage: 19
Action Stage: 17
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

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28.5 A multi-story home across the river and downstream from the gage will begin flooding near this height.
27 Numerous campsites, garages, and sheds on both sides of the river become flooded near this height.
25.4 A house directly across the river from the gage begins flooding near this height.
25 Across the Maries River from the gage, considerable cropland becomes inundated. This flooding probably begins between 20 and 23 feet.
24 A storage shed across the river and downstream of the gage begins flooding near this height. Also, lower driveways across the river begin flooding near this height.
22 A storage shed across the river from the gage begins flooding near this height.
20 Near this stage the lowest two campsites at Mari-Osa campground begin flooding.
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(1) Lower sectional staff gauge on the Osage River at the Mari Osa Delta campground.
(2) Middle sectional staff gauge on the Osage River at the Mari Osa Delta campground.
(3) Upper sectional staff gauge on the Osage River at the Mari Osa Delta campground.
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Latitude: 38.493889° N, Longitude: 92.006944° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

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Reference Frame		 Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 19 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)		 Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)		 Elevation information source
NAVD88 513.15 532.15 Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
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