Meramec River at Fenton, MO
Is Meramec River at Fenton, MO flooding right now?
Meramec River at Fenton, MO measured 1.59 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 21.4 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.59 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.86 ft on Thu, Dec 31, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 21.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 27.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 30.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.86 ft | 2015-12-31 |
| 41.88 ft | 2017-05-03 |
| 32.56 ft | 2019-06-09 |
| 29.37 ft | 2019-05-05 |
| 29.24 ft | 2024-11-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fenton Creek near Fenton, MO | 0.8 mi | St. Louis County |
| Yarnell Creek at Fenton, MO | 1.3 mi | St. Louis County |
| Meramec River at Valley Park, MO | 3.7 mi | St. Louis County |
| Grand Glaize Creek near Valley Park, MO | 4.4 mi | St. Louis County |
| Mattese Creek at Theiss, near Lemay | 4.6 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.