Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.8 ft
Near this height, Highway 16 between Lewistown and Monticello will be closed. This happened during the flood of June 27, 2015.
24 ft
Basements in Maywood begin flooding near this level.
19.2 ft
Lewis County Road Monterey Street near Lemon Street will begin flooding near this height.
18.7 ft
Lewis County Road 504 will begin flooding near this height.
18.5 ft
Yards begin flooding in Maywood.
18.3 ft
Oak Avenue (Lewis County Road 582) begins flooding.
17.8 ft
Olive Avenue (Lewis County Road 587) north of Maywood begins flooding.
17.7 ft
Lewis County Road 508 will begin flooding near this height.
16.6 ft
Left bank overflows downstream of bridge near the gage.
15.7 ft
Right bank overflows upstream of bridge near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2015 | 26.38 ft | 20,560 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 25.11 ft | 18,100 cfs |
| May 31, 2019 | 22.12 ft | 13,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EWMM7
River
Middle Fabius River
County
Lewis, MO
Coordinates
40.0289°N, 91.7056°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Fabius River near Ewing?
The Middle Fabius River near Ewing gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05498150) 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 Middle Fabius River near Ewing?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Fabius River near Ewing is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Fabius River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Middle Fabius River near Ewing to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Middle Fabius River near Ewing gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis County, Missouri at coordinates 40.0289°N, 91.7056°W. USGS site number: 05498150. 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.