Mississippi River at St. Louis, MO
Gauge height
22.29 ft
Streamflow
359,000 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 17.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 49.58 ft | 1993-08-01 |
| 46.02 ft | 2019-06-09 |
| 43.23 ft | 1973-04-28 |
| 42.52 ft | 2016-01-01 |
| 42 ft | 1785-04-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| River Des Peres at Macklind Ave, St Louis, MO | 5.2 mi | St. Louis County |
| River Des Peres at St. Louis, MO | 7.4 mi | St. Louis County |
| Engelholm Creek near Wellston, MO | 7.6 mi | St. Louis County |
| Engelholm Creek at 70th Street near Pagedale | 7.7 mi | St. Louis County |
| River Des Peres at Shrewsbury, MO | 7.8 mi | St. Louis 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.