Joachim Creek at De Soto, MO
Is Joachim Creek at De Soto, MO flooding right now?
Joachim Creek at De Soto, MO measured 1.63 ft on 2026-11-11 15:55:00 UTC. That observation was 8.4 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.63 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.3 ft on Sat, Apr 13, 2013.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.3 ft | 2013-04-13 |
| 11.61 ft | 2024-07-16 |
| 10.72 ft | 2024-11-05 |
| 10.07 ft | 2025-04-29 |
| 9.93 ft | 2022-07-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big River near Richwoods, MO | 8.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Big River below Bonne Terre, MO | 11.2 mi | St. Francois County |
| Big River below Desloge, MO | 16.6 mi | St. Francois County |
| Big River at Byrnesville, MO | 18.8 mi | Jefferson County |
| Big River at Irondale, MO | 21.7 mi | Washington 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.