Mississippi River at St. Louis, MO
Is Mississippi River at St. Louis, MO flooding right now?
Mississippi River at St. Louis, MO measured 8.49 ft on 2026-10-22 19:30:00 UTC. That observation was 21.5 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.49 ft
Streamflow
176,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 49.58 ft on Sun, Aug 1, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 26.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 31.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 49.58 ft | 1993-08-01 |
| 46.02 ft | 2019-06-09 |
| 43.23 ft | 1973-04-28 |
| 42.52 ft | 2016-01-01 |
| 42 ft | 1785-04-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| River Des Peres at Macklind Ave, St Louis, MO | 5.2 mi | St. Louis County |
| River Des Peres at St. Louis, MO | 7.4 mi | St. Louis County |
| Engelholm Creek near Wellston, MO | 7.6 mi | St. Louis County |
| Engelholm Creek at 70th Street near Pagedale | 7.7 mi | St. Louis County |
| River Des Peres at Shrewsbury, MO | 7.8 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.