Major Flood
34 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Major levees along the river begin to overtop. Extensive flooding of areas protected by the levees occurs. Farmland, roads, and homes behind the levees are threatened.
34 ft
Widespread flooding affects the town of Wooldridge.
33 ft
Flooding near 10th and Morgan Streets in Boonville.
31.7 ft
Flooding near Rural and Hart Streets in Boonville.
31.5 ft
Flooding begins to affect low-lying areas of Wooldridge.
30 ft
The Missouri-Pacific railroad tracks on the south side of the river flood. Flood waters approach the southern edge of Rocheport.
25 ft
Numerous farm levees are overtopped. Flooding of agricultural land and secondary roads occurs. Backwater flooding on Perche Creek causes flooding in McBaine.
23.8 ft
Easley River Road and Smith Hatchery Road begin to flood.
21 ft
Low-lying rural areas along the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1993 | 37.1 ft | 755,000 cfs |
| May 31, 2019 | 33.73 ft | 363,000 cfs |
| May 18, 1995 | 33.14 ft | 361,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Boonville?
The Missouri River at Boonville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06909000) 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 at Boonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Boonville is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
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Where is the Missouri River at Boonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cooper County, Missouri at coordinates 38.9803°N, 92.7453°W. USGS site number: 06909000. 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.