Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.0
Creek nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1944 | 22.9 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 1973 | 22.23 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 1969 | 21.59 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Moniteau Creek near Fayette?
The Moniteau Creek near Fayette gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06909500) 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 Moniteau Creek near Fayette?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Moniteau Creek near Fayette is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Moniteau Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Moniteau Creek near Fayette 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 Moniteau Creek near Fayette gauge located?
The gauge is located in Howard County, Missouri at coordinates 39.1208°N, 92.5672°W. USGS site number: 06909500. 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.