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Meramec River at Fenton water level

River gauge, Meramec River, Missouri, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.33ft Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

0 25 Highest onrecord 42.86 ft Minor floodstage 23.00 ft

History

1.351.401.45ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 181.351.401.45ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Meramec River at Fenton reads 1.33 ft, a normal level.

It is 21.67 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.33 ft and 1.54 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
42.86 ftDecember 31, 2015

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 23.00 ft, still 21.67 ft away.

What happens at each level

43.60 ft
The house at the corner of Main and Ferry begins flooding near this height.
43.30 ft
The Sisters Teahouse on Main Street begins flooding near this height.
42.80 ft
Denny Dennis Sporting Goods begins flooding at this height.
42.70 ft
Water reaches the front door of the American Legion Hall.
41.40 ft
The levee protecting the MSD sewage plant is overtopped.
39.40 ft
The lower storage level of the American Legion Hall begins flooding.
37.70 ft
Opps Lane residence downstream of gage begins flooding.
36.80 ft
Opps Lane and Tosti's Transmission on Gravois Road begin flooding at this height.
34.50 ft
An auto glass shop on Gravois begins flooding near this height.
32.70 ft
Joe Clark's Restaurant begins flooding at this height.
32.50 ft
White building on Gravois across from Joe Clark's begins flooding at this height.
32.00 ft
Brannan's Marine and Motorsports begin flooding at this height.
1.33 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: 7 %.

RankLevelDate
142.86 ftDecember 31, 2015
241.88 ftMay 3, 2017
332.56 ftJune 9, 2019
429.37 ftMay 5, 2019
529.24 ftNovember 9, 2024
627.25 ftApril 8, 2025
726.06 ftApril 2, 2019
824.80 ftJanuary 14, 2020
924.23 ftMarch 28, 2023
1023.90 ftMay 9, 2022

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min First quarter 52%

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Other gauges on the Meramec River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Meramec River at Cook StationRiver gauge, Meramec River 17.5 cfs Very low ±0 72 mi
Meramec River near SteelvilleRiver gauge, Meramec River 1.32 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 62 mi
Meramec River near SullivanRiver gauge, Meramec River 3.03 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 44 mi
Meramec River at PacificRiver gauge, Meramec River −1.61 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 17 mi
Meramec River near EurekaRiver gauge, Meramec River 2.72 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 9 mi
Meramec River at Valley ParkRiver gauge, Meramec River −2.80 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 3.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Fenton Creek near FentonRiver gauge, Fenton Creek 0.5 cfs Normal ±0 0.8 mi
Yarnell Creek at FentonRiver gauge, Yarnell Creek 0.3 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 1.3 mi
Grand Glaize Creek near Valley ParkRiver gauge, Grand Glaize Creek 6.5 cfs Normal −1.0 cfs 4.5 mi
Williams Creek near Peerless ParkRiver gauge, Williams Creek 1.6 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 4.7 mi
Sugar Creek at KirkwoodRiver gauge, Sugar Creek 0.4 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 4.9 mi
Fishpot Creek at Valley ParkRiver gauge, Fishpot Creek 1.0 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 5.2 mi
Mattese Creek near MatteseRiver gauge, Mattese Creek 1.3 cfs Normal −0.8 cfs 5.3 mi
Grand Glaize Creek near ManchesterRiver gauge, Grand Glaize Creek 0.5 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 6 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Meramec River at Fenton?

The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 21.67 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 Meramec River at Fenton today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 03:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.33 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Meramec River at Fenton rising or falling?

Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Meramec River at Fenton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Meramec River at Fenton?

The highest level on record is 42.86 ft on December 31, 2015.

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:07019210 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.51222, -90.43139 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.33 ft 2026-10-18 20:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Meramec River at Fenton (usgs:07019210). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/meramec-river-at-fenton

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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