Moreau River near Jefferson City, MO
Is Moreau River near Jefferson City, MO flooding right now?
Moreau River near Jefferson City, MO measured 1.92 ft on 2026-11-11 16:30:00 UTC. That observation was 15.1 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.92 ft
Streamflow
78 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.5 ft on Sun, Oct 5, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 27.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.5 ft | 1941-10-05 |
| 34 ft | 1994-04-12 |
| 33.57 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 33.52 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 32.63 ft | 2008-09-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO | 4.1 mi | Cole County |
| Osage River below St. Thomas, MO | 7.5 mi | Cole County |
| Maries River at Westphalia, MO | 12.9 mi | Osage County |
| Osage River near St. Thomas, MO | 13.2 mi | Cole County |
| Tavern Creek below St. Elizabeth, MO | 17.5 mi | Miller 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.