Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Bridge surface on County Road 329 is flooded.
22.1 ft
Agricultural levee along the right bank near the gage is overtopped.
19.5 ft
At this height, the following county roads along North River are impassable: 230, 324, 329, and 335.
17.1 ft
Agricultural land along the left bank begins flooding near the gage.
16 ft
Left bank begins to flood near the gage.
14 ft
Marion County Rd 341 north of Palmyra inundated. Significant agricultural land flooding...right bank.
13.5 ft
County Road 337, northeast of Palmyra, begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2013 | 23.15 ft | 38,500 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 22.06 ft | 24,500 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 21.46 ft | 22,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PALM7
River
North River (MO)
County
Marion, MO
Coordinates
39.8169°N, 91.5461°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North River (MO) at Palmyra?
The North River (MO) at Palmyra gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05501000) 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 River (MO) at Palmyra?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North River (MO) at Palmyra is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when North River (MO) rises?
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Where is the North River (MO) at Palmyra gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Missouri at coordinates 39.8169°N, 91.5461°W. USGS site number: 05501000. 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.