Major Flood
29 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.6 ft
Route E west of the bridge begins flooding.
29 ft
Entrance to residential community just south of Route E.
19.3 ft
Flood plain downstream of the Route E bridge along the right bank. Flood plain has lower points further downstream.
17 ft
Approximate height of the lower flood plain along the right bank downstream of the Route E bridge.
16.2 ft
Dirt road under Route E bridge becomes flooded.
6 ft
At this height, the gravel road southeast of the Highway E bridge first becomes impassable, about 200 yards downstream from the bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1993 | 33.1 ft | 130,000 cfs |
| May 13, 2002 | 26.47 ft | 68,600 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 24.53 ft | 56,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLCM7
River
St. Francis River
County
Madison, MO
Coordinates
37.5024°N, 90.4579°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Francis River at Mill Creek?
The St. Francis River at Mill Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07035800) 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 St. Francis River at Mill Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Francis River at Mill Creek is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Francis River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St. Francis River at Mill Creek to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the St. Francis River at Mill Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Missouri at coordinates 37.5024°N, 90.4579°W. USGS site number: 07035800. 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