Jacks Fork at Eminence
Missouri · Tubing & floating
Measured at USGS 07066000 — Jacks Fork at Eminence, MO · NWS forecast point EMCM7
Reading taken Jul 28, 11:30 PM UTC
Low and slow — expect to drag in the shallows
At 101 CFS, this gauge is running 51% of normal for late July — below the 198 CFS median USGS has recorded for this date across 104 years of record (1922–2026).
Data-derived guidance from USGS and NWS published values — not official advice, and not a safety assessment.
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Flood stages at Eminence
Official National Weather Service categories for gauge EMCM7, 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
- 20.0 ft flood waters reach Tom Akers Road west of Highway 19 and portions of Riverview Drive.
- 24.0 ft flood waters affect the north approach to Highway 19 in Eminence.
- 26.0 ft flood waters reach the bridge deck of Highway 19 at the gage site.
- 27.3 ft this is the record crest set on April 30, 2017. Widespread flood damage occurred and numerous buildings and roads flood.
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Moderate flood 15.0 ft
- 16.0 ft flood waters impact City Park and other low lying areas in the city of Eminence.
- 18.0 ft flood waters impact State Highway 106 near the gage site.
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Minor flood 12.0 ft
- 12.0 ft low lying areas including campgrounds and canoe rental locations in Eminence flood.
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Action 6.4 ft · 3,560 CFS
- 6.4 ft river access to the Jacks Fork is closed due to elevated water levels.
- 8.0 ft the picnic area near the Rivers Edge Resort floods.
- Right now 1.63 ft
NWS forecast: 1.80 ft by Jul 29, 12:00 PM UTC.
12 months of flow at Eminence
Daily values from USGS gauge 07066000. Provisional data, subject to revision.
Highest crests on record at Eminence
| Stage | Flow | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27.72 ft | 106,000 CFS | Apr 30, 2017 |
| 27.00 ft | — | Mar 8, 1904 |
| 19.82 ft | 58,500 CFS | Nov 15, 1993 |
| 18.24 ft | 40,000 CFS | Jun 13, 1928 |
| 17.58 ft | 55,800 CFS | Nov 19, 1985 |
| 17.22 ft | 35,900 CFS | May 8, 2002 |
| 17.15 ft | 51,500 CFS | Feb 23, 1985 |
| 17.03 ft | 50,300 CFS | Apr 30, 1983 |
| 16.89 ft | 26,100 CFS | Nov 5, 2024 |
| 16.54 ft | 46,200 CFS | Feb 10, 1966 |
Historical crests published by the National Weather Service for this gauge.
About Jacks Fork at Eminence
This gauge measures Jacks Fork at Eminence, Missouri — the reading paddlers, anglers and outfitters on this stretch check before committing to a shuttle.
The most level-sensitive stretch in the Ozarks.
Raw CFS means little on its own, so every reading on this page is shown against the USGS median for the same calendar day — 198 CFS for late July, from 104 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.
Jacks Fork at Eminence — common questions
What is the current flow on Jacks Fork at Eminence?
As of the last reading on this page, Jacks Fork at Eminence was running 101 CFS at a gage height of 1.63 ft, or 51% of the USGS median for this date. The number updates automatically from USGS gauge 07066000, 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 198 CFS, calculated from 104 years of record (1922–2026). 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 Jacks Fork?
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.