Maries River at Westphalia
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Osage County, Missouri on the Maries River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06927000, 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
20 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27.2 ft
The sewage treatment plant just off of County Road 611 east of Westphalia will begin to flood near this height.
23.6 ft
During the flood of August 8, 2013, U.S. Highway 63 was completely inundated at this height just NW of Maries River bridge.
21.5 ft
Near this height on 27 December 2015...US Highway 63 was closed.
20.39 ft
County Road 611 just west of the bridge begins flooding near this height.
20 ft
State Highway T will begin flooding southwest of the bridge near this height.
14.3 ft
County Road 608 north of the bridge begins flooding near this height.
14 ft
County Road 512 just south of Westphalia begins flooding near a small creek bridge near this height.
13.9 ft
County Road 615 just north of the U.S. Highway 63 bridge begins flooding at this height.
12.1 ft
The north end of County Road 521 begins flooding adjacent to the river near this height.
9 ft
County Road 610 begins flooding near the Indian Creek bridge near this height.
8.23 ft
The Sestak Slab bridge along the south portion of County Road 521 (near County Road 522) begins flooding near this height. This bridge flooded during the crest of 1/30/2013 of 9.76 feet. It is 11.5 river miles upstream from 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1998 | 24.84 ft | 56,000 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 24.84 ft | 56,000 cfs |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 23.58 ft | 46,100 cfs |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 23.58 ft | 46,100 cfs |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 23.35 ft | 35,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maries River at Westphalia?
The Maries River at Westphalia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06927000) 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 Maries River at Westphalia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maries River at Westphalia is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maries River rises?
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Where is the Maries River at Westphalia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osage County, Missouri at coordinates 38.4319°N, 91.9886°W. USGS site number: 06927000. 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.