Osage River below St. Thomas, MO
Is Osage River below St. Thomas, MO flooding right now?
Osage River below St. Thomas, MO measured 2.92 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.92 ft
Streamflow
1,480 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.53 ft on Tue, Dec 29, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 27.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 32.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.53 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 25.45 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 25.04 ft | 2013-08-08 |
| 23.95 ft | 2015-07-03 |
| 23.37 ft | 2005-01-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Osage River near St. Thomas, MO | 5.8 mi | Cole County |
| Moreau River near Jefferson City, MO | 7.5 mi | Cole County |
| Tavern Creek below St. Elizabeth, MO | 10.0 mi | Miller County |
| Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO | 11.5 mi | Cole County |
| Maries River at Westphalia, MO | 11.9 mi | Osage 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.