Meramec River near Steelville, MO
Is Meramec River near Steelville, MO flooding right now?
No — Meramec River near Steelville, MO is at 1.69 ft, 10.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 28 min ago.
Gauge height
1.69 ft
Streamflow
326 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.71 ft on Mon, May 1, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.71 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 28.23 ft | 2024-11-06 |
| 27.22 ft | 1998-07-27 |
| 26.84 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 26.5 ft | 1915-08-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Huzzah Creek near Steelville, MO | 8.7 mi | Crawford County |
| Meramec River at Cook Station, MO | 12.4 mi | Crawford County |
| Bourbeuse River near High Gate, MO | 15.7 mi | Phelps County |
| Meramec River near Sullivan, MO | 17.6 mi | Crawford County |
| Little Piney Creek at Newburg, MO | 30.1 mi | Phelps County |
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