Cuivre River at Old Monroe
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lincoln County, Missouri on the Cuivre River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05514705, 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
30 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
37.4 ft
This is the RECORD FLOOD LEVEL that was reached on December 4 1982.
37 ft
The levee protecting Old Monroe is overtopped, though this levee level of protection is closer to 35.5 at the old 79 bridge.
35.79 ft
Main Street in Old Monroe is flooded. At this height there is nothing left to prevent water from moving across town. This is the height of the pavement on the Old Monroe side of the old Highway 79 bridge.
35.5 ft
Water will begin moving across the lawn of the first Main Street home adjacent to the old Highway 79 bridge.
33.79 ft
Low Steel Elevation on Old 79 Highway Bridge is reached.
33 ft
Near this height, Missouri State Highway 79 is closed south of the Cuivre River bridge.
31.8 ft
Old Highway 79 floods between Old Monroe and Highway 79.
31.25 ft
Low steel on the BNSF railroad bridge is reached.
30.8 ft
The Corner of Sycamore St. and First Street is flooded.
30 ft
Major flooding begins. Residential flooding in Old Monroe.
28.1 ft
Dyer Road upstream from the gage begins flooding just downstream of the new Highway 79 bridge.
27 ft
Right bank overflows.
24.5 ft
Extensive left bank agricultural flooding develops upstream of the gage. A utility road is flooded along the Old Monroe levee along the left bank upstream of the gage.
24 ft
Initial flooding upstream.
23.5 ft
Minor agricultural land begins to flood.
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 3, 1982 | 37.4 ft | — |
| Dec 3, 1982 | 37.4 ft | — |
| May 17, 1975 | 36.6 ft | — |
| May 17, 1975 | 36.6 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 35.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cuivre River at Old Monroe?
The Cuivre River at Old Monroe gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05514705) 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 Cuivre River at Old Monroe?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cuivre River at Old Monroe is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Cuivre River at Old Monroe gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Missouri at coordinates 38.9289°N, 90.7458°W. USGS site number: 05514705. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.