Major Flood
35 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Water affects commercial buildings north of the railroad tracks, along Main and East Streets in Parkville.
35 ft
Water completely surrounds businesses west of the S Main Street and English Landing Drive intersection.
34 ft
Water begins to affect railroad tracks and NW River Road upstream of Parkville.
32.5 ft
Wolcott Levee Sections 1 and 3 are overtopped.
32 ft
Wolcott Levee Section 2 overtopped.
28 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the South Main Street Bridge and a significant portion of English Landing Park floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2019 | 35.01 ft | 291,000 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 34.68 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 27.87 ft | 193,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River above Parkville?
The Missouri River above Parkville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06821250) 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 Missouri River above Parkville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River above Parkville is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River above Parkville 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 Missouri River above Parkville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Platte County, Missouri at coordinates 39.1917°N, 94.7698°W. USGS site number: 06821250. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.