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SwedenMeramec River at Cook Station water level
River gauge, Meramec River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 17.5 cfs
History
What this means
At 2.05 ft, the Meramec River at Cook Station is far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.04 ft and 2.08 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.15 ftNovember 5, 2024
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
What happens at each level
- 12.50 ft
- Most of the eastern campground is flooded at this height.
- 10.00 ft
- Five to six campsites are flooded in the eastern campground of Maramec Spring Park.
- 7.00 ft
- About two hours after this stage is reached, the campgrounds at Maramec Spring Park begin flooding.
- 5.50 ft
- The lower portion of Meramac Springs State Park begin flooding at this level.
- 2.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.15 ft | November 5, 2024 |
| 2 | 17.74 ft | February 10, 1966 |
| 3 | 16.90 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 4 | 16.87 ft | January 29, 1969 |
| 5 | 16.00 ft | March 19, 2008 |
| 6 | 15.74 ft | December 29, 2015 |
| 7 | 15.58 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 8 | 15.15 ft | January 10, 1975 |
| 9 | 13.51 ft | March 28, 1977 |
| 10 | 13.47 ft | April 12, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Meramec River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meramec River near SteelvilleRiver gauge, Meramec River | 1.32 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Meramec River near SullivanRiver gauge, Meramec River | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
| Meramec River at PacificRiver gauge, Meramec River | −1.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 58 mi |
| Meramec River near EurekaRiver gauge, Meramec River | 2.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 66 mi |
| Meramec River at Valley ParkRiver gauge, Meramec River | −2.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 72 mi |
| Meramec River at FentonRiver gauge, Meramec River | 1.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 72 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huzzah Creek near SteelvilleRiver gauge, Huzzah Creek | 62.0 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 16 mi |
| Bourbeuse River near High GateRiver gauge, Bourbeuse River | 3.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Little Piney Creek at NewburgRiver gauge, Little Piney Creek | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Current River at Montauk State ParkRiver gauge, Current River | 1.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Gasconade River at JeromeRiver gauge, Gasconade River | 1.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 30 mi |
| Current River above AkersRiver gauge, Current River | 0.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Big Piney below Fort Leonard WoodRiver gauge, Big Piney | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Big Piney River near Big PineyRiver gauge, Big Piney River | 2.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 35 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 Meramec River at Cook Station today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Meramec River at Cook Station rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Meramec River at Cook Station normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Meramec River at Cook Station?
The highest level on record is 19.15 ft on November 5, 2024.
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:07010350(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.82915, -91.43748(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 | 2.05 ft | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.5 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Meramec River at Cook Station (usgs:07010350). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/meramec-river-at-cook-station
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