Maries River at Westphalia water level
River gauge, Maries River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 4.4 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Maries River at Westphalia reads 0.28 ft, a normal level.
It is 9.72 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.26 ft and 0.29 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.84 ftSeptember 26, 1998
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 9.72 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 27.20 ft
- The sewage treatment plant just off of County Road 611 east of Westphalia will begin to flood near this height.
- 23.60 ft
- During the flood of August 8, 2013, U.S. Highway 63 was completely inundated at this height just NW of Maries River bridge.
- 21.50 ft
- Near this height on 27 December 2015...US Highway 63 was closed.
- 20.39 ft
- County Road 611 just west of the bridge begins flooding near this height.
- 20.00 ft
- State Highway T will begin flooding southwest of the bridge near this height.
- 14.30 ft
- County Road 608 north of the bridge begins flooding near this height.
- 14.00 ft
- County Road 512 just south of Westphalia begins flooding near a small creek bridge near this height.
- 13.90 ft
- County Road 615 just north of the U.S. Highway 63 bridge begins flooding at this height.
- 12.10 ft
- The north end of County Road 521 begins flooding adjacent to the river near this height.
- 9.00 ft
- County Road 610 begins flooding near the Indian Creek bridge near this height.
- 8.23 ft
- The Sestak Slab bridge along the south portion of County Road 521 (near County Road 522) begins flooding near this height. This bridge flooded during the crest of 1/30/2013 of 9.76 feet. It is 11.5 river miles upstream from the gage.
- 0.28 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: 18 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.84 ft | September 26, 1998 |
| 2 | 23.58 ft | August 8, 2013 |
| 3 | 23.35 ft | December 27, 2015 |
| 4 | 22.80 ft | June 1, 1937 |
| 5 | 21.96 ft | December 3, 1982 |
| 6 | 21.00 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 7 | 20.83 ft | October 12, 1969 |
| 8 | 20.75 ft | May 19, 1995 |
| 9 | 20.53 ft | January 11, 2020 |
| 10 | 20.45 ft | May 6, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasconade River near Rich FountainRiver gauge, Gasconade River | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Osage River below St. ThomasRiver gauge, Osage River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Moreau River near Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Moreau River | 1.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.62 ft | 13 mi |
| Missouri River at Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 9.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.76 ft | 15 mi |
| Tavern Creek below St. ElizabethRiver gauge, Tavern Creek | 0.44 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Auxvasse Creek near ReformRiver gauge, Auxvasse Creek | 7.0 cfs | Normal | −5.6 cfs | 24 mi |
| Osage River at TuscumbiaRiver gauge, Osage River | 1.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 29 mi |
| Bourbeuse River near High GateRiver gauge, Bourbeuse River | 3.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Maries River at Westphalia?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 9.72 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 Maries River at Westphalia today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 0.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Maries River at Westphalia rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Maries River at Westphalia normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Maries River at Westphalia?
The highest level on record is 24.84 ft on September 26, 1998.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06927000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.43181, -91.98861(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 | 0.28 ft | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Maries River at Westphalia (usgs:06927000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/maries-river-at-westphalia
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