Mississippi River at St. Louis water level

Mississippi River at St. Louis is at 8.31 ft and falling (−0.34 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (158% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level8.31 ft
Flow174,000 cfs
Last 24 hours−0.34 ft
Vs. normal today158%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 9:00 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07010000

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

NWS forecast crest: 8.2 ft around Oct 24, 1:00 AM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 28 ft · Minor: 30 ft · Moderate: 35 ft · Major: 40 ft

Is Mississippi 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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Mississippi River at St. Louis, MO · 38.6290, -90.1798. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.