Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO
Is Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO flooding right now?
No — Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO is at 5.87 ft, 11.1 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 58 min ago.
Gauge height
5.87 ft
Streamflow
34,200 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.07 ft on Fri, Mar 22, 2019.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 21.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.07 ft | 2019-03-22 |
| 32.07 ft | 1993-07-26 |
| 29.97 ft | 2011-06-28 |
| 27.2 ft | 1881-04-29 |
| 26.82 ft | 1952-04-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River near Agency, MO | 9.3 mi | Buchanan County |
| Missouri River at Atchison, KS | 19.1 mi | Atchison County |
| One Hundred Two River near Bolckow, MO | 24.9 mi | Andrew County |
| Platte River at Sharps Station, MO | 25.3 mi | Platte County |
| Little Platte River near Osborn, MO | 25.4 mi | Clinton 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.