Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Water affects the gas station in St. Francisville.
32.5 ft
Water affects Route B in St. Francisville a well as a gas station.
31 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the St. Francisville toll bridge deck.
30 ft
Water overtops some agricultural levees and affects the town of Croton.
25 ft
Water affects a few homes in St. Francisville and the Fort Pike access area.
22 ft
Water rises over the higher river banks.
21 ft
Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along the river not protected by levees.
20 ft
The St. Francisville boat ramp is under water.
18 ft
Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 1993 | 32.02 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1979 | 30.15 ft | — |
| Jan 18, 1973 | 28.22 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SFLM7
River
Des Moines River
County
Clark, MO
Coordinates
40.4625°N, 91.5670°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Des Moines River at St. Francisville?
The Des Moines River at St. Francisville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05490600) 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 Des Moines River at St. Francisville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Des Moines River at St. Francisville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Des Moines River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Des Moines River at St. Francisville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Des Moines River at St. Francisville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clark County, Missouri at coordinates 40.4625°N, 91.5670°W. USGS site number: 05490600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Des Moines River at Keosauqua
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.