Major Flood
13 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
Near this height, the bridge surface on the Kingston Street bridge will begin flooding.
17.4 ft
Near this height, Kingston Street will begin flooding west of the bridge.
15.3 ft
At this height, Highway E near the gage will begin flooding.
14.5 ft
Near this height, water will begin entering the fire station at Miller and Rollins Streets.
14.3 ft
DeWitt Street begins flooding near this height.
14.2 ft
Structure on Miller Street west of the fire station and house south of fire station will begin flooding near this height.
14 ft
Near this height, the ballfield between DeWitt and Kingston will begin flooding.
13.6 ft
Near this height, the base of a shed and house at Kingston Street and DeWitt Street will begin flooding.
13.1 ft
Several homes near Rollins and Miller streets begin flooding near this height.
13 ft
Near this height, the bases of mobile homes downstream (north) of Kingston Street will begin flooding.
11.1 ft
Near this height, the red brick structure at Rollins and Miller will begin flooding.
10.5 ft
Near this height, the tennis courts and basketball courts at Miller Street and the parking lot just north of Miller Street will begin flooding.
8 ft
A pedestrian path along the creek begins flooding near this height about 70 yards above the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2013 | 14.3 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 11.61 ft | 15,400 cfs |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 10.72 ft | 12,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DESM7
River
Joachim Creek
County
Jefferson, MO
Coordinates
38.1267°N, 90.5564°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Joachim Creek at DeSoto?
The Joachim Creek at DeSoto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07019500) 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 Joachim Creek at DeSoto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Joachim Creek at DeSoto is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Joachim Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Joachim Creek at DeSoto 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 Joachim Creek at DeSoto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Missouri at coordinates 38.1267°N, 90.5564°W. USGS site number: 07019500. 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.