Missouri River near Chamois
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Osage County, Missouri on the Missouri River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CMSM7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
31 ft
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35.3 ft
The Chamois sewage treatment pond levee is overtopped at this height.
34.4 ft
The main floor of the Chamois Community Center begins to flood near this height. Near this height, a barn and farmhouse along City Park Road also begin to flood.
32.3 ft
At this height, a farmhouse along City Park Road begins flooding.
31.3 ft
Near this height, backwater along Dooling Creek will begin flooding homes, garages, and sheds along Main Street north of Hwy 100.
30.8 ft
At this height, the outfield of the Chamois city park ballfield and a utility shed near the left field fence begins flooding.
30.6 ft
The gazebo at the Chamois city park begins flooding near this height.
30.4 ft
Near this height, Route Z west of Morrison will be closed in both directions.
30.2 ft
The playground area of the city park and covered 3rd base line bleachers begin to flood.
30 ft
The Chamois city park begins to flood.
29.9 ft
The utility road behind the outfield fence at Chamois city park begins flooding.
28.5 ft
Highway 100 closed between Chamois and Morrison.
28 ft
Homes along North Main Street just north of Highway 100 begin to flood. Highway 100 near the power plant begins to flood. The Mokane levee just east of Mokane overtops near this height.
27.3 ft
Highway 100 near the old power plant site begins flooding.
27.2 ft
Near this height, Missouri Route C at Missouri Highway 94 near Mokane will be closed in both directions.
27 ft
The Mokane levee just east of Mokane will overtop near this height.
26.5 ft
The Steedman levee northwest of Chamois is overtopped near this level.
26 ft
Highway 100 between St. Aubert Creek and Chamois begins flooding due to creek backwater. Near this height, Missouri Highway 94 will be closed from Route PP to Bluffton. The Jacobs and Tebbetts East levees near Tebbetts are overtopped near this level.
25.7 ft
The Chamois levee just west of Chamois is overtopped near this height.
25.6 ft
Highway 100 just west of Chamois begins flooding near this level.
25.5 ft
Levee A-1 just east of Chamois is overtopped near this level.
25.4 ft
Highway 100 between Morrison and State Route Z begins flooding near this level.
25 ft
Both sections of the Chamois levee system just upstream of Chamois are overtopped near this level.
24.3 ft
Highway 94 near Portland begins flooding near this height.
24.2 ft
The upstream campsite at the Chamois river access campgrounds begins flooding near this height.
17 ft
Flood Stage: Lower lying bottom land begins to 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 30, 1993 | 33.3 ft | — |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 33.3 ft | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 29.6 ft | 479,000 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 29.6 ft | 479,000 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1973 | 28.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CMSM7
River
Missouri River
County
Osage, MO
Coordinates
38.6809°N, 91.7732°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River near Chamois?
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What is flood stage for Missouri River near Chamois?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River near Chamois is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
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Where is the Missouri River near Chamois gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osage County, Missouri at coordinates 38.6809°N, 91.7732°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.