Current River at Akers
Missouri · Tubing & floating
Measured at USGS 07064533 — Current River above Akers, MO · NWS forecast point AKFM7
Reading taken Jul 28, 11:30 PM UTC
Running thin — a slow, scrapey float
At 208 CFS, this gauge is running 73% of normal for late July — below the 286 CFS median USGS has recorded for this date across 24 years of record (2001–2026).
Data-derived guidance from USGS and NWS published values — not official advice, and not a safety assessment.
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Flood stages at Akers
Official National Weather Service categories for gauge AKFM7, issued by WFO SGF. Impact statements are the NWS's own wording for this location, reproduced verbatim.
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Major flood 20.0 ft · 33,004 CFS
- 20.0 ft Approximate level that begins to flood Akers Ferry Campground.
- 24.0 ft Approximate level that water affects the historic Akers Ferry Canoe Rental building
- 26.0 ft According to the USGS, the river gage no longer functions at and above this level.
- 26.1 ft Flood Crest April 30, 2017.
- 30.5 ft Approximate level that begins to flood the Akers Ranger Station
- 32.4 ft Record Crest November 5, 2024
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Moderate flood 14.0 ft · 17,302 CFS
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Minor flood 7.0 ft · 5,540 CFS
- 7.0 ft Flood Stage. Approximate level when portions of Route K near the river are under water.
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Action 4.0 ft · 2,000 CFS
- 4.0 ft River access is closed due to unsafe conditions for non-motorized vessels or traffic.
- Right now 0.86 ft
NWS forecast: 0.90 ft by Jul 29, 1:00 AM UTC.
12 months of flow at Akers
Daily values from USGS gauge 07064533. Provisional data, subject to revision.
Highest crests on record at Akers
| Stage | Flow | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 32.36 ft | 54,300 CFS | Nov 5, 2024 |
| 26.08 ft | 38,800 CFS | Apr 30, 2017 |
| 19.71 ft | 33,800 CFS | Dec 28, 2015 |
| 18.70 ft | 30,600 CFS | Mar 19, 2008 |
| 18.20 ft | 28,400 CFS | May 8, 2002 |
| 12.07 ft | 13,625 CFS | Mar 25, 2023 |
| 12.05 ft | 13,500 CFS | Apr 26, 2011 |
| 11.40 ft | 12,500 CFS | Jan 1, 2020 |
| 10.50 ft | 11,200 CFS | Feb 25, 2018 |
| 10.22 ft | 10,500 CFS | Jul 10, 2015 |
Historical crests published by the National Weather Service for this gauge.
About Current River at Akers
This gauge measures Current River at Akers, Missouri — the reading paddlers, anglers and outfitters on this stretch check before committing to a shuttle.
Anchor of Ozark float country.
Raw CFS means little on its own, so every reading on this page is shown against the USGS median for the same calendar day — 286 CFS for late July, from 24 years of record.
Because the National Weather Service also operates a forecast point here, the page carries the official flood-category ladder and the NWS's own stage-by-stage impact statements.
Current River at Akers — common questions
What is the current flow on Current River at Akers?
As of the last reading on this page, Current River at Akers was running 208 CFS at a gage height of 0.86 ft, or 73% of the USGS median for this date. The number updates automatically from USGS gauge 07064533, which reports every 15 to 60 minutes.
Is that high or low for this time of year?
The USGS median flow for late July at this gauge is 286 CFS, calculated from 24 years of record (2001–2026). Comparing today's reading against that median is the only way a raw CFS number tells you anything — 200 CFS is a drought on one river and a flood on another.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from this gauge every 15 to 60 minutes. This page bakes in the most recent reading when it is rebuilt, then refreshes live from USGS when you open it. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by USGS.
What flow is good for tubing Current River?
riverlvl does not publish a recommended tubing range — that call belongs to the outfitters and the local authorities who know this stretch. What this page gives you is the objective input: today's flow, the seasonal median for the same date, and where the reading sits in the 12-month record. Local outfitters generally publish their own cutoffs, and they close when the river is up.
Does rain upstream change this reading quickly?
Yes. This is a free-flowing gauge, so it responds directly to rain in the basin upstream. Flashy rises of several feet in a few hours are normal on rivers like this after a heavy storm, which is why the reading is worth checking the morning you go.
What does gage height mean versus CFS?
Gage height is how high the water surface is above the gauge's own zero point, in feet — a local measure, not depth and not elevation. CFS is cubic feet per second, the volume of water moving past the gauge. Flood stages are set in gage height; float and paddling conditions are usually discussed in CFS.