North Fabius River near Ewing
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lewis County, Missouri on the North Fabius River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05497150, 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
20 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35.4 ft
Height of the bridge road surface.
30.1 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.
24 ft
State Highway A north of Monticello will flood near this height. The only two times this road has closed in recent memory was in 1973 and in 2008. The 1973 flood was reportedly two feet higher at the highway.
21.3 ft
At this height and the Middle Fabius at about 16.8, State Highway V began flooding in May 2010 below the confluence of the North and Middle Fabius Rivers. With an increase to 22.1 feet on the North Fabius and an increase to 17.2 feet on the Middle Fabius, water rose to a depth of about a foot on this highway. This assumes travel times of 4 hours from EWNM7 gage and 6 hours from the EWMM7 gage.
20.5 ft
Olive Street (Lewis County Road 585) begins flooding near the intersection with 280th Street (County Road 588).
18 ft
Juniper Avenue (Lewis County Road 513) will be flooded at this height.
17.6 ft
Left bank overflows at the gage.
17.3 ft
195th Street (County Road 516) just east of Monticello will be flooded at this height.
17.1 ft
Right bank begins flooding at the gage.
16.5 ft
Crop damage begins near Monticello.
16 ft
Lewis County Road 532 (or 230th Street) will be flooded at this height.
15 ft
State Highway E west of Williamstown begins to flood.
14 ft
Left bank begins to flood near Monticello.
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 28, 2015 | 25.5 ft | 19,200 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 25.5 ft | 19,200 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 24.9 ft | 18,400 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 24.9 ft | 18,400 cfs |
| May 31, 2019 | 24.32 ft | 17,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EWNM7
River
North Fabius River
County
Lewis, MO
Coordinates
40.0189°N, 91.6219°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fabius River near Ewing?
The North Fabius River near Ewing gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05497150) 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 North Fabius River near Ewing?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fabius River near Ewing is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fabius River rises?
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Where is the North Fabius River near Ewing gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis County, Missouri at coordinates 40.0189°N, 91.6219°W. USGS site number: 05497150. 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.