Monroe City Lake near Monroe City water level
Lake, Monroe City Lake, Missouri, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 1,034 acre‑ft
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Monroe City Lake near Monroe City at 667.24 ft. There is no published reference for this lake yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 667.24 ft – 667.34 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Monroe City Lake near Monroe City
Use the recent trend to judge conditions. A fast rise or fall shows up at docks and beaches within days.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River near CenterRiver gauge, Salt River | 17.3 cfs | Very low | −62.5 cfs | 5.2 mi |
| Lick Creek at PerryRiver gauge, Lick Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Salt River near New LondonRiver gauge, Salt River | 3.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.85 ft | 14 mi |
| Bear Creek at HannibalRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 1.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| North River at PalmyraRiver gauge, North River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 16 mi |
| Crooked Creek near ParisRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Spencer Creek below Plum Creek near FrankfordRiver gauge, Spencer Creek | 8.1 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Long Branch near Santa FeRiver gauge, Long Branch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Monroe City Lake near Monroe City really 667.24 ft deep?
No. 667.24 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Monroe City Lake near Monroe City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 667.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Monroe City Lake near Monroe City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Monroe City Lake near Monroe City normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:05507820(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.60639, -91.66111(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 667.24 ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 1,034 acre‑ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Monroe City Lake near Monroe City (usgs:05507820). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/monroe-city-lake-near-monroe-city
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