Joachim Creek at DeSoto
Jefferson County, Missouri
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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