Major Flood
31 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
29 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Root Levee may be overtopped. Widespread flooding of farmland along with rural homes and roads behind the levee may occur.
32 ft
Sugartree Levee may be overtopped. Widespread flooding of farmland, rural home, along with primary and secondary roads may occur.
30.5 ft
Baltimore Bend Levee may be overtopped. Widespread flooding of farmland, rural homes, along with primary and secondary roads behind the levee may occur.
23.5 ft
Rural areas along the river which are not protected by levees 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2019 | 31.92 ft | 321,000 cfs |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 31.61 ft | 305,000 cfs |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 31.15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WVYM7
River
Missouri River
County
Lafayette, MO
Coordinates
39.2150°N, 93.5150°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River near Waverly?
The Missouri River near Waverly gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06895500) 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 near Waverly?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River near Waverly is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River near Waverly to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Missouri River near Waverly gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lafayette County, Missouri at coordinates 39.2150°N, 93.5150°W. USGS site number: 06895500. 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.