RIVER GAUGE · DES MOINES RIVER
Des Moines River at St. Francisville
Clark County, Missouri
Water level10.31 ft
Flow9,200 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 1993 | 32.02 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1979 | 30.15 ft | — |
| Jan 18, 1973 | 28.22 ft | — |
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