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

Heat Advisory issued June 8 at 11:23AM CDT until June 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Flood Watch issued June 8 at 1:34PM CDT until June 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 1:34 PM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Missouri, including the following counties, Miller and Morgan. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms expected tonight. Rainfall amounts of around 1 inch are expected with localized 3 inch amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued June 8 at 12:54PM CDT until June 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, including the following area, Adams IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Marion MO, Moniteau MO, Monroe MO, Osage MO and Ralls MO. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will be possible, which could lead to flash flooding, especially if they occur over saturated soils.

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

Heat Advisory issued June 8 at 11:44AM CDT until June 9 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Flood Warning issued June 8 at 11:29AM CDT until June 11 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon June 8, 2026, 11:29 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Osage River near Mari-Osa Campground. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Osage River near Mari-Osa Campground. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, A storage shed across the river from the gage begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11AM the river level was estimated to be near 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 21.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 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