Major Flood
35 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.7 ft
Additional residences along Spring Beauty Lane become threatened near this height.
32.7 ft
Residence near end of Spring Beauty Lane begins flooding near this height.
31.7 ft
Second residence along Old Ferry Road upstream of Route B bridge begins flooding near this height.
28.4 ft
Lowest residence at the end of Spring Beauty Lane begins flooding near this height.
26.6 ft
Lowest house on Old Ferry Road upstream of the bridge begins flooding near this height.
23 ft
Near this height, Route W in Cole County will be closed in both directions.
20.5 ft
At least two farm houses become cut off by the rising water near the mouth of Profits Creek.
17 ft
At least 5 acres of farmland are flooded near the mouth of Profits Creek downstream of the gauge.
16.5 ft
Water begins flooding the bank near Profits Creek mouth downstream of the gauge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2015 | 29.53 ft | 114,000 cfs |
| May 1, 2017 | 25.45 ft | 92,200 cfs |
| Aug 8, 2013 | 25.04 ft | 90,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Osage River near St. Thomas?
The Osage River near St. Thomas gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06926510) 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 Osage River near St. Thomas?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Osage River near St. Thomas is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Osage River rises?
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Where is the Osage River near St. Thomas gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cole County, Missouri at coordinates 38.4214°N, 92.2083°W. USGS site number: 06926510. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.