RIVER GAUGE · MOREAU RIVER (MO)
Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City
Cole County, Missouri
Water level1.57 ft
Flow43 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29.3 ft
Water level reaches the low steel of the Tanner Bridge.
- 23.5 ft
Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is 18.3 river miles upstream of the gage.
- 20 ft
Near this height, Buffalo Road will be closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage.
- 19 ft
Near this height, Zion Road will be closed. This road is about 12 river miles upstream of the gage.
- 18 ft
Near this height, both Bainer Road and Loesch Road will be closed. These roads are about 15.5 to 16 river miles upstream of the gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1941 | 36.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 34 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 1, 2017 | 33.57 ft | 32,880 cfs |
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