Missouri River at Jefferson City
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cole County, Missouri on the Missouri River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06910450, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
39.2 ft
The water treatment plant at McBaine begins flooding near this height.
39 ft
Interstate 70 just west of the Rocheport bridge begins flooding near this height.
37 ft
U.S. Highway 54 north of the U.S. Highway 63 split in Callaway County begins flooding near this height.
36 ft
On the NW side of Jefferson City, Highway 179 at Boonville Road and Western Air Street begin flooding. On the SE side, Eastland Drive, St. Louis Road, and East McCarty Street begin flooding.
35 ft
Missouri Boulevard at the Expressway begin to flood.
34.1 ft
Both lanes of U.S. Highway 63, north of Jefferson City, begin to flood. Also, Highway 50 begins flooding near this height.
33.5 ft
The Cole Junction levee northwest of Jefferson City is overtopped near this height.
32 ft
Highway 179 at Marion, west of Jefferson City, floods. In downtown Jefferson City, Missouri Boulevard, Broadway Street, and West Dunklin Street all begin flooding. Also, this represents the protection level of the levee protecting Hartsburg, MO and the Rievaux levee just west of Wainwright.
31.1 ft
The Katy Trail floods near Claysville.
31 ft
Railroad tracks begin to flood. The Cedar City levee at the Highway 63 bridge, the Capitol View levee south of the airport, the Wainwright levee, and the Jacobs levee near Tebbetts all overtop near this height.
30.5 ft
The Renz levee upstream of Jefferson City and north of the Missouri River and the Capitol View levee protecting the airport are overtopped near this height.
30.1 ft
Power plant operations are affected. Airport property begins to flood.
30 ft
The Tebbetts East Levee south and east of Tebbetts and the Cole Junction levee just northwest of Jefferson City are overtopped near this height. Also...the Prison Farm and Hartsburg Section 3 levees are overtopped near this height. Washington Park along Wears Creek begins flooding.
29.1 ft
The Katy Trail floods between McBaine and Easley.
29 ft
Osage City on the Osage River may begin flooding from backwater. This is particularly true when the St. Thomas gage is above 11 feet. Also, the prison farm levee 7 to 10 miles north of Jefferson City will overtop near this stage.
28 ft
Walnut Street just southwest of the U.S. Highway 50/63 intersection begins flooding.
27 ft
Near this height, Highway 94 near Portland and Harold Cunningham and Fox Hollow Roads near Easley begin flooding.
26.6 ft
The Katy Trail floods near Wilton.
26.5 ft
The Katy Trail floods near Easley.
26.3 ft
State Route 179 near Sandy Hook is closed due to flooding. Also, State Highway K one mile east of McBaine in Boone County is closed.
24.5 ft
The Katy Trail Floods near Rocheport.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
-2.0 feet
Jefferson City Water Plant may have to build a dam to raise the water level to the height of the intake screens.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1993 | 38.65 ft | — |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 38.65 ft | — |
| Jul 17, 1951 | 34.2 ft | — |
| Jul 17, 1951 | 34.2 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 1903 | 33.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Jefferson City?
The Missouri River at Jefferson City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06910450) 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 Jefferson City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Jefferson City is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Missouri River at Jefferson City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cole County, Missouri at coordinates 38.5871°N, 92.1786°W. USGS site number: 06910450. 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.