Station Name: Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 827 feet

Nearest Address:
1555–1613 S Fourth St
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Buchanan County

GPS Coordinates: 39.75325, -94.8568333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 17 at 10:12AM CDT until May 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas, including the following areas, Atchison KS and Doniphan and Missouri, including the following areas, Buchanan, Caldwell and Clinton. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of heavy rainfall are possible early Monday morning and then again Monday night into Tuesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:43AM CDT until May 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... 102 River at Maryville affecting Nodaway and Andrew Counties. 102 River at Rosendale affecting Buchanan and Andrew Counties. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...102 River at Rosendale. * WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east and west sides of Rosendale is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 19.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 www.weather.gov/kc/.

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:43AM CDT until May 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... 102 River at Maryville affecting Nodaway and Andrew Counties. 102 River at Rosendale affecting Buchanan and Andrew Counties. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Agency. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Wednesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 22.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 www.weather.gov/kc/.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 17 at 4:42AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 4:42 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 4:45 AM

ESFEAX 102 River at Maryville This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: 102 River at Maryville Flood stage: 18.0 feet Latest stage: 10.6 feet at 4 AM Sunday Maximum Forecast Stage: 18.1 feet at 7 PM Sunday May 17 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue 7am 7am 7am 102 River Maryville 18.0 10.6 Sun 4am 10.9 17.1 10.7 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Flood Watch issued May 17 at 3:34AM CDT until May 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 3:34 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Missouri, including the following areas, in north central Missouri, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan. In northwest Missouri, Andrew, Atchison, De Kalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rainfall has occurred in portions of the watch area Saturday evening and night. Additional rounds of storms are expected Sunday night and Monday night, with locally heavy rainfall possible once again. With saturated soils in many areas, any additional heavy rainfall may quickly lead to excess runoff and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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