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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 535 feet / 163 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 38.5871111, -92.1786389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued June 4 at 1:59PM CDT until June 6 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 1:59 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 2:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning 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 forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Near this height, Zion Road will be closed. This road is about 12 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - 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 Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.