Major Flood
29 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.6 ft
Substantial flood damages begin in mobile homes on the southeast side of Tropicana Village Mobile Home Park in Moscow Mills.
31.6 ft
Water begins to affect the US 61 northbound pavement at the Cuivre River bridge north of Troy.
31 ft
The southbound lane of US Highway 61 north of Troy begins to flood just south of the bridge.
29 ft
Water begins surrounding several homes along Tobago Court in Tropicana Village Mobile Home Park in Moscow Mills.
28.5 ft
Vehicle storage lot starts flooding on the north end of Tropicana Village Mobile Home Park in Moscow Mills.
28 ft
Near this height, MoDoT will consider closing U.S. Highway 61 at the Cuivre River bridge north of Troy in both directions.
25 ft
Moderate flooding begins...significant agricultural land is inundated.
24.8 ft
Near this height...Second Street in Moscow Mills begins flooding near the Byrd Street intersection.
23.5 ft
Near this height, State Highway H near the West Fork Cuivre River bridge will be closed due to flooding.
23.2 ft
Gravens Road begins flooding north of Highway C.
23.1 ft
Water begins covering Frenchman Bluff Road (County Road 658) just west of the Cuivre River bridge.
23 ft
Considerable agricultural land is flooded between Troy and Moscow Mills.
18 ft
From Highway 61 east to Frenchmans Bluff... low lying agricultural land is inundated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1941 | 33.4 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 32.47 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Sep 22, 1993 | 32.17 ft | 101,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cuivre River at Troy?
The Cuivre River at Troy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05514500) 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 Troy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cuivre River at Troy is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cuivre River rises?
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Where is the Cuivre River at Troy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Missouri at coordinates 39.0089°N, 90.9775°W. USGS site number: 05514500. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.