Major Flood
27 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31.5 ft
The levee system will likely be overtopped, causing flooding in the town of Elwood and the eastern edge of Wathena.
30 ft
St. Joseph public works building on 3rd Street floods.
24 ft
A residential area in northwest St. Joseph begins to flood.
21 ft
Riverfront Park in St. Joseph begins to flood.
19 ft
Backwater from the Missouri River floods property along the Nodaway river at Nodaway, Missouri.
17 ft
Lowland flooding upstream and downstream from St. Joseph occurs.
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 25, 1993 | 32.07 ft | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 32.07 ft | 317,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 29.97 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SJSM7
River
Missouri River
County
Buchanan, MO
Coordinates
39.7533°N, 94.8568°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at St. Joseph?
The Missouri River at St. Joseph gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06818000) 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 St. Joseph?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at St. Joseph is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at St. Joseph gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buchanan County, Missouri at coordinates 39.7533°N, 94.8568°W. USGS site number: 06818000. 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.