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SwedenMissouri River at Hermann water level
River gauge, Missouri River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 75,500 cfs
- Water temperature
- 67 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:19 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Missouri River at Hermann is at 9.18 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.82 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 9.01 ft and 9.39 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 67 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 36.97 ftJuly 31, 1993
- Lowest on record
- −0.98 ftDecember 31, 2022
- Forecast peak
- 9.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Missouri River at Hermann
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 11.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 38.20 ft
- The Katy Trail east of Logan Creek floods
- 38.00 ft
- The New Haven federal levee will overtop near this height.
- 36.00 ft
- The Berger Levee between Berger and just northwest of New Haven will overtop near this height. The lower patio dining area at Hermannhof begins flooding near this height.
- 35.80 ft
- Homes and structures on the east side of Gasconade begin flooding along the Gasconade River near this height.
- 35.40 ft
- Near this height, Missouri Highway 100 will be closed through Gasconade.
- 35.00 ft
- The agricultural levee protecting Rush Island northeast of Hermann is overtopped near this height. This is the Tri-County Levee District Section Two.
- 34.50 ft
- Near this height, Missouri State Highway 94 between Rhineland and State Highway 19 will be closed in both directions. Also, the Tri-County Levee Section One along the left bank between Bluffton and McKittrick will overtop near this height.
- 34.30 ft
- Missouri State Highway 94 between Route B and Route N will be closed near this height.
- 34.20 ft
- The picnic shelter and restrooms at the Hermann Riverfront Park begin flooding near this height.
- 34.10 ft
- Missouri State Highway 100 in Hermann between State Route 19 and Washington Street will be closed near this height.
- 34.00 ft
- Union Pacific Railroad tracks flood. The Tri-County Levee Section Two between McKittrick and Gore will overtop near this height.
- 33.60 ft
- Near this height, Missouri State Highway 100 will be closed in both directions east of Hermann.
- 9.18 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: 30 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.97 ft | July 31, 1993 |
| 2 | 36.22 ft | May 19, 1995 |
| 3 | 35.79 ft | October 5, 1986 |
| 4 | 35.62 ft | May 4, 2017 |
| 5 | 35.50 ft | June 1, 1844 |
| 6 | 34.82 ft | December 30, 2015 |
| 7 | 33.66 ft | April 24, 1973 |
| 8 | 33.52 ft | June 8, 2019 |
| 9 | 33.14 ft | June 2, 2013 |
| 10 | 32.85 ft | February 25, 1985 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 2.57 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 NapoleonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 9.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 144 mi |
| Missouri River at WaverlyRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.48 ft | 117 mi |
| Missouri River at GlasgowRiver gauge, Missouri River | 14.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.77 ft | 84 mi |
| Missouri River at BoonvilleRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.75 ft | 73 mi |
| Missouri River at Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Missouri River | 9.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.68 ft | 41 mi |
| Missouri River at WashingtonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 6.89 ft | Below flood stage | +0.20 ft | 25 mi |
| Missouri River near LabadieRiver gauge, Missouri River | 76,300 cfs | Normal | +1,900 cfs | 34 mi |
| Missouri River at St. CharlesRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.82 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 52 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxvasse Creek near ReformRiver gauge, Auxvasse Creek | 9.6 cfs | Normal | −7.1 cfs | 22 mi |
| Bourbeuse River at UnionRiver gauge, Bourbeuse River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 30 mi |
| Gasconade River near Rich FountainRiver gauge, Gasconade River | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 30 mi |
| Cuivre River near TroyRiver gauge, Cuivre River | 5.28 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Maries River at WestphaliaRiver gauge, Maries River | 0.28 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 35 mi |
| Bourbeuse River near High GateRiver gauge, Bourbeuse River | 3.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 40 mi |
| Dardenne Creek at O'FallonRiver gauge, Dardenne Creek | 0.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 40 mi |
| Cuivre River at Old MonroeRiver gauge, Cuivre River | 14.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 40 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Missouri River at Hermann?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 11.82 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 Hermann today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 AM CDT, the water level was 9.18 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Missouri River at Hermann rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Missouri River at Hermann 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 Hermann?
The highest level on record is 36.97 ft on July 31, 1993. The lowest is −0.98 ft on December 31, 2022.
Is Missouri River at Hermann expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06934500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.70981, -91.43850(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 | 9.18 ft | 2026-10-18 07:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 75,500 cfs | 2026-10-18 07:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 67 °F | 2026-10-18 07:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River at Hermann (usgs:06934500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/missouri-river-at-hermann
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