Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO
Gauge height
15.54 ft
Streamflow
26,700 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 1.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 9.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.02 ft | 1993-07-15 |
| 30.15 ft | 1979-03-14 |
| 28.22 ft | 1973-01-19 |
| 28.21 ft | 2008-06-17 |
| 27.86 ft | 2019-05-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River at Wayland, MO | 5.1 mi | Clark County |
| Wyaconda River above Canton, MO | 22.1 mi | Lewis County |
| North Fabius River at Monticello, MO | 25.6 mi | Lewis County |
| Middle Fabius River near Monticello, MO | 26.9 mi | Lewis County |
| North Fabius River near Ewing, MO | 30.7 mi | Lewis County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.