Station Name: Tavern Creek below St. Elizabeth, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 564 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 52
St. Elizabeth, MO 65075
Miller County

GPS Coordinates: 38.27777778, -92.2333333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 12:26PM CDT until May 21 at 11:51AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 12:26 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 12:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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 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 19 at 12:13PM CDT until May 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 12:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning 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 Thursday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flood Stage: Lower lying bottom land begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:40 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall to 15.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise above flood stage Thursday morning to 18.5 feet early 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. 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 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 19 at 9:54AM CDT until May 24 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Boone, Moniteau, Cooper and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Saline and Howard Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Ray and Jackson Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Carroll and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Boonville. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.8 feet, Easley River Road and Smith Hatchery Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:04 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 23.4 feet 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/.