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SwedenMissouri River at Napoleon water level
River gauge, Missouri River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 60,400 cfs
- Water temperature
- 62 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.90 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Missouri River at Napoleon, where the gauge shows 9.70 ft.
It is 7.30 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.90 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. The 30-day range is 9.64 ft – 10.53 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 29.73 ftJune 2, 2019
- Forecast peak
- 9.90 ftSunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 17.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Levees along the river may be overtopped resulting in widespread flooding of rural areas and roads within the floodplain.
- 25.00 ft
- Rural areas unprotected by levees flood.
- 24.50 ft
- The Missouri-Pacific Railroad tracks are overtopped.
- 17.00 ft
- Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood.
- 9.70 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 43 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.73 ft | June 2, 2019 |
| 2 | 28.86 ft | May 9, 2007 |
| 3 | 28.12 ft | March 25, 2019 |
| 4 | 27.60 ft | July 10, 2011 |
| 5 | 27.40 ft | May 19, 1995 |
| 6 | 26.80 ft | July 15, 1951 |
| 7 | 26.70 ft | July 11, 1993 |
| 8 | 26.56 ft | May 25, 1995 |
| 9 | 26.53 ft | May 31, 2016 |
| 10 | 26.12 ft | June 6, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.74 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Missouri River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Nebraska CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 9.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 143 mi |
| Missouri River at BrownvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 25.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 121 mi |
| Missouri River at RuloRiver gauge, Missouri River | 8.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 96 mi |
| Missouri River at St. JosephRiver gauge, Missouri River | 8.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 60 mi |
| Missouri River at AtchisonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 63 mi |
| Missouri River at LeavenworthRiver gauge, Missouri River | 5.36 ft | Below flood stage | +0.37 ft | 47 mi |
| Missouri River above ParkvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.63 ft | Below flood stage | +0.38 ft | 38 mi |
| Missouri River at Kansas CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.20 ft | 28 mi |
| Missouri River at WaverlyRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 30 mi |
| Missouri River at GlasgowRiver gauge, Missouri River | 14.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.70 ft | 65 mi |
| Missouri River at BoonvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.69 ft | 72 mi |
| Missouri River at Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 9.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.77 ft | 108 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River near Lake CityRiver gauge, Little Blue River | 4.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 13 mi |
| Crooked River near RichmondRiver gauge, Crooked River | 5.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 14 mi |
| Spring Branch Creek at Holke Rd in IndependenceRiver gauge, Spring Branch Creek | 1.1 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Adair Creek at IndependenceRiver gauge, Adair Creek | 0.5 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 17 mi |
| Little Blue R. at Lees Summit Rd in IndependenceRiver gauge, Little Blue R. | 4.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 19 mi |
| Fishing River above MosbyRiver gauge, Fishing River | 16.9 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.61 ft | 23 mi |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas CityRiver gauge, Blue River | 6.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Missouri River at Napoleon?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 7.30 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Missouri River at Napoleon today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 9.70 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Missouri River at Napoleon rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Missouri River at Napoleon normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Missouri River at Napoleon?
The highest level on record is 29.73 ft on June 2, 2019.
Is Missouri River at Napoleon expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.90 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06894650(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.13361, -94.06389(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 9.70 ft | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 60,400 cfs | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 62 °F | 2026-10-18 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River at Napoleon (usgs:06894650). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/missouri-river-at-napoleon
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