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 April 18 at 10:49AM CDT until April 21 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:00 PM

...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 afternoon to late Monday night. * 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 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 24.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - 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 April 18 at 6:04AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:04 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Maries River near Westphalia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Maries River near Westphalia. * WHEN...From this morning to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.1 feet, The north end of County Road 521 begins flooding adjacent to the river near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 11.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 April 18 at 9:59AM CDT until April 20 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:59 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Maries River near Westphalia. 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...Maries River near Westphalia. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, County Road 610 begins flooding near the Indian Creek bridge near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:32 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:32 AM CDT Saturday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 April 18 at 8:53AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:53 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Roubidoux Creek Near Waynesville affecting Pulaski County. For the Roubidoux Creek...including Waynesville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Roubidoux Creek near Waynesville. * WHEN...From this evening to late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, low parts of Spring Road south of Business 66 in Waynesville flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 900 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:15PM CDT until April 19 at 7:21AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:15 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Roubidoux Creek Near Waynesville affecting Pulaski County. For the Roubidoux Creek...including Waynesville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Roubidoux Creek near Waynesville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, low parts of Spring Road south of Business 66 in Waynesville flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 PM CDT Saturday was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.6 feet on 03/13/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 730 AM CDT.