Moreau River near Jefferson City water level

Name: Moreau River near Jefferson City water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Moreau River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.69ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 44.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Moreau River near Jefferson City is at 1.69 ft, in the normal range.

It is 15.31 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.34 ft and 1.99 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: 34.00 ftApril 12, 1994

Floating and fishing near Moreau River near Jefferson City

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 15.31 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

29.30 ft: Water level reaches the low steel of the Tanner Bridge.
23.50 ft: Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is 18.3 river miles upstream of the gage.
20.00 ft: Near this height, Buffalo Road will be closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage.
19.00 ft: Near this height, Zion Road will be closed. This road is about 12 river miles upstream of the gage.
18.00 ft: Near this height, both Bainer Road and Loesch Road will be closed. These roads are about 15.5 to 16 river miles upstream of the gage.
1.69 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: 38 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.00 ft	April 12, 1994
2	33.57 ft	May 1, 2017
3	33.52 ft	December 28, 2015
4	32.63 ft	September 15, 2008
5	30.61 ft	February 22, 1985
6	30.28 ft	June 2, 2013
7	29.93 ft	January 6, 2005
8	29.89 ft	July 3, 2015
9	29.89 ft	June 9, 2026
10	29.83 ft	December 3, 1982

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 72° 45° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 76° 55° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 79° 53° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 80° 56° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 83° 57° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 81° 58° – Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 74° 51° 0.01 in Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:23 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Missouri River at Jefferson CityRiver gauge, Missouri River	8.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	4.1 mi
Osage River below St. ThomasRiver gauge, Osage River	2.59 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	7 mi
Maries River at WestphaliaRiver gauge, Maries River	0.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Tavern Creek below St. ElizabethRiver gauge, Tavern Creek	0.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Gasconade River near Rich FountainRiver gauge, Gasconade River	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	22 mi
Auxvasse Creek near ReformRiver gauge, Auxvasse Creek	4.4 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	25 mi
Osage River at TuscumbiaRiver gauge, Osage River	1.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.51 ft	25 mi
Hinkson Creek at ColumbiaRiver gauge, Hinkson Creek	4.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Moreau River near Jefferson City?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 15.31 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 Moreau River near Jefferson City today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.69 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Moreau River near Jefferson City rising or falling?

Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Moreau River near Jefferson City normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Moreau River near Jefferson City?

The highest level on record is 34.00 ft on April 12, 1994.

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:06910750 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.52903, -92.19203 (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	1.69 ft	2026-10-20 08:30	Provisional
Flow	44.9 cfs	2026-10-20 08:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Moreau River near Jefferson City (usgs:06910750). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/moreau-river-near-jefferson-city

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