River stage
St. Charles, Missouri River
- River level
- 14.17 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -8.19 ft
- Recent high
- 25.07 ft
- Recent low
- 8.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SCLM7
- 30-day change
- +4.64 ft
- Average
- 13.78 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 40.11 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at St. Charles, MO read 14.17 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.83 ft below action stage. That is 4.64 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SCLM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40.11 ft | 1844-06-24 |
| 2 | 40.04 ft | 1993-08-02 |
| 3 | 37.50 ft | 1986-10-07 |
| 4 | 37.30 ft | 1951-07-20 |
| 5 | 36.80 ft | 1903-06-07 |
| 6 | 36.60 ft | 1943-05-22 |
| 7 | 36.50 ft | 1944-04-29 |
| 8 | 36.50 ft | 1995-05-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
An access road to farmland on Bonhomme Island gets cut off above this height.
- 25.00 ft
Downstream near this stage, Missouri Route H at Island Road and agricultural bottomland may begin flooding, depending on Mississippi River flow and backwater.
- 27.00 ft
The Katy Trail begins flooding near this height along Hawning Road, about 2 miles north northeast of the Highway 370 bridge.
- 28.00 ft
Near this height, Aubuchon Road and Charbonier Road begin flooding between Teson Road and Riverwood Estates Boulevard.
- 30.70 ft
Near this height, the base of the Lewis and Clark Boat House will begin flooding.
- 32.00 ft
Near this height, Missouri Bottom Road begins flooding between Prouhet Farm Road and Aubuchon Road.
- 32.50 ft
The west end of Greens Bottom Road floods. This road connects Pittman Hill Road and Jungs Station Road south of 94.
- 33.00 ft
Up to 7 non-Federal levees are overtopped. (USACE)
- 34.50 ft
Missouri Highway 94 near Route H will be closed in both directions near this height.
- 35.00 ft
The levee at the Highway 370 bridge overtops near this height. Missouri State Route F northwest of Defiance along Femme Osage Creek will be closed near this height.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at St. Charles?
No. The Missouri River at St. Charles is at 14.17 ft, 8.83 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at St. Charles?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at St. Charles?
The highest crest on record is 40.11 ft, on 1844-06-24.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at St. Charles?
At 14.17 ft it is higher than 59% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SCLM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06935965). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.