Missouri River at Jefferson City water level

Missouri River at Jefferson City is at 8.38 ft and falling (−0.36 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (140% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level8.38 ft
Flow69,200 cfs
Last 24 hours−0.36 ft
Vs. normal today140%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 6:45 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 06910450

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Missouri River at Jefferson City, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 8.4 ft around Oct 23, 1:00 PM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 21 ft · Minor: 23 ft · Moderate: 25 ft · Major: 30 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.

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Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO · 38.5871, -92.1786. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.