Missouri River at St. Joseph water level

Missouri River at St. Joseph is at 7.14 ft and holding steady (−0.11 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (91% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level7.14 ft

Flow39,500 cfs

Last 24 hours−0.11 ft

Vs. normal today91%

Water temp60°F

NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 6:35 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 06818000

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Last 7 days

Missouri River at St. Joseph, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 7.2 ft around Oct 23, 1:00 PM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 14 ft · Minor: 17 ft · Moderate: 21 ft · Major: 27 ft

Is Missouri River floatable right now?

About normal for this time of year Good: about normal for this date. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

Fishing: water temperature

60°F, prime water. Bass and crappie move shallow. One of the best windows of the year.

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About this gauge

Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO · 39.7533, -94.8568. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.