Missouri River at Washington
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Franklin County, Missouri on the Missouri River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06935450, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
31 ft
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
34.5 ft
The railroad crossing at Lafayette Street floods near this height.
33 ft
Union Pacific Railroad tracks begin to flood in town.
32.5 ft
Missouri Valley Levee District Section 1 protecting farms between Treloar and Marthasville is overtopped near this height.
32 ft
The Highway 47 bridge closes near this height. Southbend Drive between Ninth Street and Steamboat Street closes near this height. Secondary buildings at the old Water Treatment Plant flood. The Missouri Valley Levee District Section 2 south of Marthasville will overtop near this height.
31.9 ft
Ninth Street and International Avenue begin flooding near this height.
30.9 ft
Westlink Drive begins flooding near the recycling center.
30.2 ft
East Fifth Street at Old Highway 100 and Westlink Drive between Rawlings Sporting Goods and West Main Street both close near this height. Also, Missouri State Highway F along Femme Osage Creek northwest of Defiance will be closed due to backwater near this height.
30 ft
The West End Lift Station at Front Street and Tiemann Drive in Washington flood near this height.
29.4 ft
West Main and Tiemannn Drive begins flooding near this height.
29 ft
State Highway 47 begins to flood near Augusta Bottom Road and at Lake Creek Bridge near the Highway 94 turnoff to Dutzow.
27.6 ft
Near this height...Missouri Highway 94 begins flooding near Terry Road about a mile southwest of Matson.
26.7 ft
The Holtmeier Levee along the right bank 4 to 5 miles northwest of Washington will overtop near this height.
26.5 ft
The Tuque Creek levee along the left bank between Marthasville and Washington and the Labadie Bottom and St. Albans levees will overtop near this height.
26 ft
Agricultural land on the left bank begins to flood. St. Albans Partners levee will overtop near this height.
24.5 ft
Augusta Bottom Road begins flooding east of Highway 47.
23.8 ft
Callaway Fork Road north of Highway F begins flooding in western St. Charles County.
23.5 ft
Riverfront Trail 2.25 miles east of the last bench in the woods floods.
21 ft
Wastewater plant turns pumps on.
17.5 ft
Lower River front parking lot is closed
2 ft
This level represents the end of the city boat ramp. Below this level, the boat ramp drops straight down, making it dangerous for boats to safely launch into or be taken from the river.
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 30, 1993 | 35.4 ft | — |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 35.4 ft | — |
| May 19, 1995 | 32.9 ft | — |
| May 19, 1995 | 32.9 ft | — |
| Oct 5, 1986 | 32.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHGM7
River
Missouri River
County
Franklin, MO
Coordinates
38.5597°N, 91.0075°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Washington?
The Missouri River at Washington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06935450) 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 Washington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Washington is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Washington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Missouri at coordinates 38.5597°N, 91.0075°W. USGS site number: 06935450. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.