Major Flood
27 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33.8 ft
Near this height, the Husky Corporation and the Pro Roller Company along Industrial Drive at Denton Road begin flooding.
33.5 ft
The BNSF RR tracks act as a levee protecting the eastern two-thirds of Pacific. Near this height, these tracks may be overtopped.
32.8 ft
Near this height, Interstate 44 may close in both directions east of mile marker 254.0. This occurred during the December 2015 flood.
32.7 ft
Backwater from Calvey Creek will force the closure of Missouri State Route O east of Robertsville near this height.
31 ft
Railroad tracks begin to flood. This did not happen in 2015 as water
29.7 ft
The clubhouse at the St. Louis Skeet and Trap Club begins to flood.
29.5 ft
Near this height, the Graphic Packaging International Company begins flooding at Denton Road and Jefferson Street.
28.9 ft
The Olympic Shooting Facility at the St. Louis Skeet and Trap Club is flooded.
27.5 ft
East Osage Street (Route 66) is closed.
27.2 ft
Missouri State Route O west of Robertsville State Park begins flooding near this level.
27 ft
20 to 30 residences become subject to flooding. Major flooding begins.
25.5 ft
Denton Road from the Industrial Park south is closed.
25 ft
East Congress between Columbus and Olive are flooded in City of Pacific.
24.4 ft
Highway F & O at Brush Creek is flooded and closed.
23.5 ft
Water begins flooding the grounds at the St. Louis Skeet and Trap Club east of Pacific.
23 ft
The lift station property at East Congress and Elm Street begins flooding near this height.
22.6 ft
Four houses near the gage begin to flood at this stage.
22 ft
Jefferson Street extension is flooded and closed.
18.6 ft
Horneker Road begins to flood near this height.
18 ft
The left bank begins to overflow.
17.5 ft
Private road under the Highway F bridge begins flooding near this height.
17 ft
State Highway AK begins flooding near the intersection with State Highway O near this height.
16.5 ft
Opeechee Beach Road is flooded and closed.
16.2 ft
Opeechee Beach Road begins flooding.
16 ft
Route N begins to flood.
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 30, 2015 | 33.42 ft | 130,000 cfs |
| May 2, 2017 | 33.05 ft | 128,400 cfs |
| Dec 5, 1982 | 32.71 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PCFM7
River
Meramec River
County
Franklin, MO
Coordinates
38.4672°N, 90.7350°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Meramec River near Pacific?
The Meramec River near Pacific gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07017020) 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 near Pacific?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Meramec River near Pacific is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Meramec River near Pacific gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Missouri at coordinates 38.4672°N, 90.7350°W. USGS site number: 07017020. 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.