Major Flood
25 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
The front porch of the office at Lucky Clover campgrounds begins flooding.
25.4 ft
Water reaches the base of the railroad bridge at the gauging site.
24 ft
The store and the pool at the Rafting Company just south of the Highway 19 bridge begins to flood.
23 ft
Water begins flooding the cottages at The Rafting Company campgrounds near this height.
22 ft
At Lucky Clover campgrounds...the pavilion is flooded and the campgrounds are evacuated and closed.
21 ft
Water begins flooding the lodge rooms at The Rafting Company near this height.
20 ft
A levee along the left bank upsstream of the Highway 19 bridge is overtopped near this height, flooding the campgrounds at Lucky Clover Resort.
18.5 ft
Campgrounds at Bird's Nest Lodge begin to flood.
16.9 ft
Near this height, Missouri State Route O will be closed in both directions.
16.5 ft
Near this height, Missouri Route TT will be closed in both directions.
14 ft
Near this height, roads to the Lucky Clover campgrounds begin to flood.
12 ft
Agricultural and recreational areas along the right bank flood. At Adventure Outdoors west of Steelville, the store begins to flood near this height.
9 ft
At Adventure Outdoors west of Steelville, the campgrounds become flooded near this height.
8 ft
Between 8 and 10 feet, many riverside campground sites at Bird's Nest Lodge River Resort begin flooding.
4 ft
At this height, the top of a low water bridge near Adventure Outdoors west of Steelville begins flooding.
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 30, 2017 | 28.71 ft | 62,200 cfs |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 28.23 ft | 59,300 cfs |
| Jul 26, 1998 | 27.22 ft | 55,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SEEM7
River
Meramec River
County
Crawford, MO
Coordinates
37.9986°N, 91.3608°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Meramec River near Steelville?
The Meramec River near Steelville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07013000) 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 Steelville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Meramec River near Steelville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Meramec River rises?
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Where is the Meramec River near Steelville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Crawford County, Missouri at coordinates 37.9986°N, 91.3608°W. USGS site number: 07013000. 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.