Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cole County, Missouri on the Moreau River (MO). Live water level data from USGS gauge 06910750, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
29 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 1941 | 36.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1941 | 36.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 34 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1994 | 34 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 1, 2017 | 33.57 ft | 32,880 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JCMM7
River
Moreau River (MO)
County
Cole, MO
Coordinates
38.5289°N, 92.1919°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City?
The Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06910750) 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 Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Moreau River (MO) rises?
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Where is the Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cole County, Missouri at coordinates 38.5289°N, 92.1919°W. USGS site number: 06910750. 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
- 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.