Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO
Is Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO flooding right now?
Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO measured 14.99 ft on 2026-11-11 15:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.99 ft
Streamflow
24,900 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.02 ft on Thu, Jul 15, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 2.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 10.0 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 |
Last 7 days
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 |
| Bear Creek near Marcelline, IL | 25.1 mi | Adams County |
| Skunk River at Augusta, IA | 25.2 mi | Des Moines County |
| North Fabius River at Monticello, MO | 25.6 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.