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 August 6 at 1:55AM CDT until August 7 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu August 6, 2026, 1:55 AM
Expires: Fri August 7, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Moniteau Creek near Fayette affecting Howard County. Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Petite Saline Creek near Boonville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the creek flood. At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles southeast of Boonville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 19.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 5:43AM CDT until August 6 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:43 AM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

At 543 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heaviest rainfall had ended. However, rain gauges indicate between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Areas of flash flooding are likely to continue. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Warrenton, Wright City, Hermann, Marthasville, Jonesburg, Truesdale, Innsbrook, Treloar, Big Spring, Dutzow, Foristell, High Hill, Rhineland, McKittrick, Holstein and Americus. This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 179 and 200.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 5:04AM CDT until August 6 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:04 AM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

At 504 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Warrenton, Wright City, Hermann, Marthasville, Jonesburg, Truesdale, Innsbrook, Treloar, Big Spring, Dutzow, Foristell, High Hill, Rhineland, McKittrick, Holstein and Americus. This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 179 and 200.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 4:35AM CDT until August 6 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu August 6, 2026, 4:35 AM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

FFWLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Montgomery County in east central Missouri... Southwestern Saint Charles County in east central Missouri... Warren County in east central Missouri... * Until 830 AM CDT. * At 435 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Warrenton, Wright City, Hermann, Marthasville, Jonesburg, Truesdale, Innsbrook, Treloar, Big Spring, Dutzow, Foristell, High Hill, Rhineland, McKittrick, Holstein and Americus. This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 179 and 203.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.