Meramec River near Steelville, MO
Is Meramec River near Steelville, MO flooding right now?
Meramec River near Steelville, MO measured 1.32 ft on 2026-11-11 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.32 ft
Streamflow
174 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.7 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 |
Last 7 days
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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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.