Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.3 ft
Height of the Highway K bridge road surface.
20.39 ft
Height of the levee along the left bank downstream from the Highway K bridge.
18.2 ft
Top of the left bank upstream levee protecting the soccer fields and golf complex.
18.1 ft
Height of the right bank levee upstream from the Highway K bridge.
17.3 ft
Water floods the right bank at the Highway K bridge.
16.3 ft
Height of the right bank floodplain upstream of the Highway K bridge.
15.3 ft
Height of the soccer fields west of Highway K.
14.4 ft
Height of the base of the soccer fields nearest Highway K.
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 27, 2015 | 19.85 ft | 8,620 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 19.76 ft | 8,030 cfs |
| Jun 23, 2000 | 19.14 ft | 5,770 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DCWM7
River
Dardenne Creek
County
St. Charles, MO
Coordinates
38.7403°N, 90.6950°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dardenne Creek at O'Fallon?
The Dardenne Creek at O'Fallon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05514840) 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 Dardenne Creek at O'Fallon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dardenne Creek at O'Fallon is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dardenne Creek rises?
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Where is the Dardenne Creek at O'Fallon gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Charles County, Missouri at coordinates 38.7403°N, 90.6950°W. USGS site number: 05514840. 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