Shelbina water level — Missouri

Missouri · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Shelbina in Missouri was last measured at 670.12 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.5 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Shelbina · Missouri
Pool elevation
670.12 ft

Datum NAVD88. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
Not reported
Recent trend
↑Rising

+0.5 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

678.7ft670.9ftApr 15 – Apr 20

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE MVS/Shelbina-N Fork Salt, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Shelbina, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Paris MO 649.94 ft 18 km
Hagers Grove MO 701.88 ft 19 km
Holliday MO 653.06 ft 25 km
Newark-S Fabius MO 665.34 ft 30 km
Madison MO 693.52 ft 36 km
Monroe City Lake MO 669.03 ft 36 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Shelbina?
As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 670.12 ft (datum NAVD88). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Shelbina full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USACE MVS/Shelbina-N Fork Salt, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

More in Missouri

See every lake tracked in Missouri, or read the methodology behind these figures.