Missouri River at St. Charles, MO
Is Missouri River at St. Charles, MO flooding right now?
Not yet — Missouri River at St. Charles, MO is at 23.79 ft, 1.2 ft below its 25 ft flood stage but at the action level, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
23.79 ft
Streamflow
215,000 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 | 0.8 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 1.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 12.2 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 |
Last 7 days
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 Cr 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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