Meramec River at Valley Park
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Louis County, Missouri on the Meramec River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07019130, 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
27 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
This represents the level at which, with no additional protection, the Valley Park levee would be overtopped at the upper end of the flood wall.
42 ft
Near this height, the intersection of Big Bend Road and Dougherty Ferry Road begins flooding.
38.8 ft
Interstate 44 is closed near this height. During the December 2015 flood, this highway was closed from Bowles Avenue in Valley Park west to Missouri Route 109 exit in Eureka.
38.3 ft
Near this height, Missouri Route 30 (Gravois Road) must be closed in both directions in St. Louis County.
38 ft
Railroad bridge just downstream of the Highway 141 bridge begins to flood.
37.8 ft
MODOT must take preventative action to keep I-44 lanes open west of Highway 141.
36 ft
Water begins covering the BNSF rails at this height.
35 ft
The final flood gate through the BNSF railroad path is closed at this height.
33 ft
Old Highway 141 is closed at Gravois Road and at Gravois Bluffs Blvd. This impact level may vary depending on the crest difference of the Mississippi River at St. Louis from 30.8 ft, the March 2008 crest.
29 ft
In Fenton, the following roads are closed at this level: all of Yarnell Road, Riverside Drive at Wolfner Drive, Fabricator Drive at Headland Drive, Soccer Park Road at the truck stop, Rudder Road at Fabick Drive, and Larkin Williams Road at Ferry Street.
28 ft
The flood gate at Vance Road in Valley Park is closed at this height.
27 ft
The flood gate at St. Louis Avenue in Valley Park is closed at this height. Near this height, Vance Road begins to flood from just outside of the flood gate to Highland Village and Soccer Park Road from Cassens Drive to Yarnell Road begins to flood.
26.6 ft
The northbound lanes of Highway 141 at I-44 will be closed near this height.
26 ft
Near this height, Smizer Mill Road and Meramec Station Road begin flooding near their intersection.
25.9 ft
The southbound lanes of Highway 141 at I-44 will be closed near this height.
25 ft
Near this height, Yarnell Road north of the Soccer Park Road intersection begins to flood. At this level, Rock Alva Drive (next to Tapawingo Golf Club) begins flooding.
24 ft
Water reaches top of boat ramp at Valley Park Public Fishing Access. Also, the Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park begins flooding near this height.
21.9 ft
Yarnell Road is closed at Riverside Drive. Larkin Williams is closed at Riverside Golf Club entrance. In Valley Park...Tree Court Industrial Road begins flooding between Marshall Road and Scarlet Oak Boulevard. Also...the golf course at Family Golf and Learning Center and the Kirkwood Athletic Association ball fields begin flooding near this height.
21 ft
Water enters the SW corner of Larkin Williams and Yarnell Road intersection through a stormwater grate. In Valley Park...Marshall Road begins to flood between Tree Court Industrial Road and Timberbrook Drive.
19.5 ft
Buder Park and the recreation park at the water plant floods.
19 ft
The south riverward side of Marshall Road begins to flood.
12 ft
Sluice gates at 5th Street, 3rd Street, and Fishpot Creek at Union Pacific Railway tracks must be closed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2015 | 44.11 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 44.11 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 3, 2017 | 43.31 ft | 160,400 cfs |
| May 3, 2017 | 43.31 ft | 160,400 cfs |
| Dec 5, 1982 | 39.73 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VLLM7
River
Meramec River
County
St. Louis, MO
Coordinates
38.5467°N, 90.4850°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Meramec River at Valley Park?
The Meramec River at Valley Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07019130) 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 Meramec River at Valley Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Meramec River at Valley Park is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Meramec River at Valley Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Louis County, Missouri at coordinates 38.5467°N, 90.4850°W. USGS site number: 07019130. 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.