Missouri River at St. Charles, MO
Is Missouri River at St. Charles, MO flooding right now?
Missouri River at St. Charles, MO measured 14.66 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.66 ft
Streamflow
84,400 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.11 ft on Mon, Jun 24, 1844.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 21.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.11 ft | 1844-06-24 |
| 40.04 ft | 1993-08-02 |
| 37.5 ft | 1986-10-07 |
| 37.3 ft | 1951-07-20 |
| 36.8 ft | 1903-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cowmire Creek at Bridgeton, MO | 2.6 mi | St. Louis County |
| Fee Fee Creek near Bridgeton, MO | 4.3 mi | St. Louis County |
| Coldwater Creek at Mcdonnell Blvd near Hazelwood, MO | 6.3 mi | St. Louis County |
| Creve Coeur Creek near Creve Coeur, MO | 7.3 mi | St. Louis County |
| Dardenne Creek at Old Town St. Peters, MO | 8.5 mi | St. Charles 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.