RIVER GAUGE · MONITEAU CREEK
Moniteau Creek near Fayette
Howard County, Missouri
Water level4.30 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26.4 ft
Water overtops the County Road 406 bridge.
- 23.4 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the County Road 406 bridge.
- 21 ft
County Road 406 is under water 0.8 miles east of Highway A.
- 16 ft
Low-lying fields along Moniteau Creek flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1944 | 22.9 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 1973 | 22.23 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 1969 | 21.59 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 4.0
Creek nears zero flow.
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