Missouri River at Washington, MO
Is Missouri River at Washington, MO flooding right now?
Missouri River at Washington, MO measured 6.80 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.2 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.80 ft
Streamflow
79,700 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.4 ft on Sat, Jul 31, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 24.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.4 ft | 1993-07-31 |
| 32.9 ft | 1995-05-19 |
| 32.5 ft | 1986-10-06 |
| 32.25 ft | 1844-06-01 |
| 31.88 ft | 2017-05-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbeuse River at Union, MO | 8.0 mi | Franklin County |
| Missouri River near Labadie, MO | 9.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Meramec River at Pacific, MO | 16.0 mi | Franklin County |
| Fox Creek at Allenton, MO | 17.7 mi | St. Louis County |
| Bonhomme Creek near Ellisville, MO | 18.4 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.