Station Name: Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 535 feet

Nearest Address:
US Hwy 54
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Cole County

GPS Coordinates: 38.5871111, -92.1786389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:51PM CDT until May 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 8:51 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is 18.3 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 12:35PM CDT until May 22 at 6:07AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:35 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 12:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is 18.3 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.1 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:55PM CDT until May 25 at 10:25AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River near Chamois. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood Stage: Lower lying bottom land begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:11 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 18.9 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 12:40PM CDT until May 25 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 12:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River near Chamois. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood Stage: Lower lying bottom land begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At noon CDT Tuesday, May 19 the estimated stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 18.8 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall early Friday afternoon. It will rise to 18.9 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:06PM CDT until May 24 at 2:38AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 8:06 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Boone, Cooper, Moniteau and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Saline and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Lafayette, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Boonville. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.8 feet, Easley River Road and Smith Hatchery Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:04 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 23.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.