Keifer Creek near Ballwin water level
River gauge, Keifer Creek, Missouri, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.2 cfs
History
What this means
Keifer Creek near Ballwin is running below normal at 1.82 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.81 ft and 1.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Keifer Creek near Ballwin
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishpot Creek at Valley ParkRiver gauge, Fishpot Creek | 0.8 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Williams Creek near Peerless ParkRiver gauge, Williams Creek | 1.6 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 2.5 mi |
| Meramec River at Valley ParkRiver gauge, Meramec River | −2.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Grand Glaize Creek near ManchesterRiver gauge, Grand Glaize Creek | 0.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.1 mi |
| Meramec River near EurekaRiver gauge, Meramec River | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Grand Glaize Creek near Valley ParkRiver gauge, Grand Glaize Creek | 6.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
| Sugar Creek at KirkwoodRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 0.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.9 mi |
| Yarnell Creek at FentonRiver gauge, Yarnell Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Keifer Creek near Ballwin today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:05 AM CDT, the water level was 1.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Keifer Creek near Ballwin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Keifer Creek near Ballwin normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07019072(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.55569, -90.55128(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 | 1.82 ft | 2026-10-19 16:05 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:05 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Keifer Creek near Ballwin (usgs:07019072). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/keifer-creek-near-ballwin
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer