Bourbeuse River at Union
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Franklin County, Missouri on the Bourbeuse River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07016500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
31.7 ft
At this height, the McDonald's restaurant at U.S. Hwy 50 and Missouri Hwy 47 will begin flooding without additional protection. They can install flood panels around the restaurant to add an additional 3 feet of protection to this height.
31.3 ft
U.S. Highway 50 will be closed near this height in both directions near the Bourbeuse River bridge.
31 ft
Near this height...Missouri State Highway 47 will be closed in both directions just north of U.S. Highway 50.
29.6 ft
Phillips 66 at East Main and Highway 47 North floods at floor level.
29.2 ft
Liquor Express store on U.S. Highway 50 begins to flood.
28.9 ft
Business front adjacent to Fenton Creek, west of Hwy 47, and south of railroad bridge floods from Fenton Creek backwater. Mistler's Oak Furniture on Missouri Highway 47 begins to flood from Fenton Creek backwater.
26.9 ft
Parking lot at store front adjacent to Fenton Creek, west of Hwy 47, and south of railroad bridge begins to flood.
26.6 ft
Dickey Bub Farm and Home begins to flood at floor level.
26.4 ft
The store front adjacent to Dickey Bub begins to flood.
25.6 ft
Water enters the lift station behind the gas station on East Main.
25.2 ft
State Highway AT (Old Route 66) floods near the intersection with State Highway O near the I-44 bridge over the Bourbeuse River.
24.5 ft
Water begins flooding the streets and property of the Bourbeuse Camp Trailer Park at Missouri Highway AT and U.S. Highway 50.
24.2 ft
North Bend Loop Road south of Union begins flooding near this height.
23.5 ft
Parking lot at East Main Street and East State Street is covered.
23.4 ft
East Main Street is closed.
23 ft
Rock Road begins to flood.
22.5 ft
Water begins covering East Main Street.
22.3 ft
The lower quarter of the parking lot at the Dickey Bub Farm & Home store is flooded.
21.9 ft
Water begins covering Old County Farm Road.
21 ft
Near this height, water begins covering Highway O between Highway AM and American Inn Road.
19.8 ft
Near this height, Missouri State Route UU is closed in both directions.
17 ft
Flat Creek backs up to Smeltzer's Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2015 | 34.31 ft | 64,000 cfs |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 34.31 ft | 64,000 cfs |
| Dec 4, 1982 | 33.8 ft | 73,300 cfs |
| Dec 4, 1982 | 33.8 ft | 73,300 cfs |
| May 2, 2017 | 29.38 ft | 43,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
UNNM7
River
Bourbeuse River
County
Franklin, MO
Coordinates
38.4442°N, 90.9956°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bourbeuse River at Union?
The Bourbeuse River at Union gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07016500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bourbeuse River at Union?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bourbeuse River at Union is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the Bourbeuse River at Union gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Missouri at coordinates 38.4442°N, 90.9956°W. USGS site number: 07016500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.