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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 unobstructed flow

NOTE: Forecasts for the Gasconade River near Hazelgreen 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:	30
Moderate Flood Stage:	26
Flood Stage:	21
Action Stage:	19
Low Stage (in feet):	1

Historic Crests
(1) 39.74 ft on 04/30/2017
(2) 34.92 ft on 03/19/2008
(3) 34.46 ft on 12/03/1982
(4) 33.72 ft on 12/28/2015
(5) 30.60 ft on 01/01/1916
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 21.63 ft on 03/21/2020 (P)
(2) 25.67 ft on 01/12/2020 (P)
(3) 22.48 ft on 05/22/2019
(4) 24.62 ft on 05/02/2019
(5) 21.35 ft on 03/29/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.03 ft on 09/04/1956
(2) 0.13 ft on 04/09/1956
(3) 0.35 ft on 10/21/1957
(4) 0.42 ft on 08/12/1957
(5) 0.44 ft on 01/15/1957
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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

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40.08	This is the record crest set on May 1, 2017.
34.92	This is the crest on March 20, 2008. Interstate 44 at mile marker 143 at the Hazelgreen Access is impassable.
34.46	This is the crest reached on December 3, 1982.
32	Flood waters impact both lanes of Interstate 44, near the gage site, at mile marker 143.
30	Major flooding. Flood waters begins to affect the west bound lanes of Interstate 44 at mile marker 143.
29	Flood waters approach Interstate 44 at Mile Marker 143.
26	Moderate flooding begins at the gage site. Flood waters impacts the old State Highway 66 bridge.
25	Flood waters are within one foot of reaching the old State Highway 66 bridge.
21	Minor flooding begins at the gage site and mainly affects low lying areas along the river.

About This Location

Latitude: 37.759160° N, Longitude: 92.451600° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	21 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	Not Available	Not Available	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	844.75 ft	865.75 ft	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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5805 West Highway EE
Springfield, MO 65802-8430
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