Dardenne Creek at St. Peters
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Charles County, Missouri on the Dardenne Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05514860, 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
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Homes south of Mexico Road may begin flooding near this height.
27 ft
The University of Missouri extension office and storage buildings will begin flooding near this height.
26 ft
Homes along Oak Drive may begin flooding near this height.
24.5 ft
University of Missouri Agricultural Extension parking lot and greenhouse begins to flood near this level.
23.7 ft
Near this height, MODOT closed I-70 in both directions during the flood of December 2015.
23.5 ft
At this height, water begins entering the greenhouse and the lower portion of the parking lot at the University of Missouri Extension Office on Brown Road.
23.1 ft
At this height, flood waters begin to impact the vegetable gardens at the University of Missouri Extension Office on Brown Road.
23 ft
Near this height, a levee may begin overtopping near the railroad tracks at Highway C, threatening the Salt River Landscaping facility. Also, a residence north of Mexico Road begins flooding near this height.
22.5 ft
Near this level the agricultural levee between the creek and Highway C becomes overtopped, flooding Highway C and the cropland to the northwest of Highway C.
22.3 ft
Near this height, the Brown Road underpass beneath the railroad bridge begins flooding at Brown Road Park.
22 ft
Back yards begin flooding behind homes south of Mexico Road and along Oak Drive near this height.
20.7 ft
The right hand bank floods at the ball fields at Sports Center Park.
20.5 ft
The athletic fields at the Woodlands Sports Park and at the Tony Glavin Soccer Complex begin flooding near this height.
20 ft
Outdoor exercise area at the St. Charles County Animal Control begins flooding near this height.
19.39 ft
Ball fields at Sports Center Park become flooded.
19.2 ft
Lone Wolff Park begins flooding just south of Main Street/Highway C, just west of St. Peters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2008 | 24.89 ft | 7,040 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2008 | 24.89 ft | 7,040 cfs |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 24.03 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 24.03 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 23.5 ft | 6,950 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRCM7
River
Dardenne Creek
County
St. Charles, MO
Coordinates
38.8030°N, 90.6285°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dardenne Creek at St. Peters?
The Dardenne Creek at St. Peters gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05514860) 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 St. Peters?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dardenne Creek at St. Peters is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dardenne Creek rises?
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Where is the Dardenne Creek at St. Peters gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Charles County, Missouri at coordinates 38.8030°N, 90.6285°W. USGS site number: 05514860. 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.