Missouri River at Waverly, MO
Is Missouri River at Waverly, MO flooding right now?
Missouri River at Waverly, MO measured 13.32 ft on 2026-09-22 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.32 ft
Streamflow
57,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.92 ft on Sat, Jun 1, 2019.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 17.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.92 ft | 2019-06-01 |
| 31.61 ft | 2019-03-26 |
| 31.15 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 30.75 ft | 2011-07-09 |
| 30.1 ft | 2007-05-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wakenda Creek at Carrollton, MO | 9.0 mi | Carroll County |
| Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO | 22.9 mi | Saline County |
| Blackwater River at Valley City, MO | 24.5 mi | Johnson County |
| Crooked River near Richmond, MO | 26.1 mi | Ray County |
| Missouri River at Napoleon, MO | 29.9 mi | Lafayette 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.