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Photo: Shoal Creek Township, MO 64804, USA - panoramio by Bill Miller (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

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Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 151 ftΒ³/s over 84 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 07187000, as of Aug 23, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 151 ftΒ³/s over 84 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
142 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.07 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 151 ftΒ³/s over 84 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Missouri yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Shoal Creek above Joplin, MO (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Shoal Creek

H: 95Β° L: 64Β°
Clear
Clear
69Β°
|
Feels like 71Β°
Precipitation
41%
Humidity
90%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
70Β°
3 AM
Clear
68Β°
6 AM
Cloudy
65Β°
9 AM
Sunny
74Β°
12 PM
Overcast
88Β°
3 PM
Overcast
93Β°
6 PM
Overcast
90Β°
9 PM
Light rain shower
78Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shoal Creek?
Shoal Creek is a river in Missouri.
Can you swim at Shoal Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Shoal Creek rated?
Shoal Creek in Missouri has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 33 reviews.
What amenities does Shoal Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Shoal Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby