River stage
St. Francisville, Des Moines River
- River level
- 15.62 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 17.84 ft
- Recent low
- 6.21 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SFLM7
- 30-day change
- +1.97 ft
- Average
- 11.04 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 32.02 ft
In brief
The Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO read 15.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.38 ft below action stage. That is 1.97 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SFLM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.02 ft | 1993-07-15 |
| 2 | 30.15 ft | 1979-03-14 |
| 3 | 28.22 ft | 1973-01-19 |
| 4 | 28.21 ft | 2008-06-17 |
| 5 | 27.86 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 6 | 27.55 ft | 1947-06-09 |
| 7 | 26.55 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 8 | 26.30 ft | 1986-05-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
- 20.00 ft
The St. Francisville boat ramp is under water.
- 21.00 ft
Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along the river not protected by levees.
- 22.00 ft
Water rises over the higher river banks.
- 25.00 ft
Water affects a few homes in St. Francisville and the Fort Pike access area.
- 30.00 ft
Water overtops some agricultural levees and affects the town of Croton.
- 31.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the St. Francisville toll bridge deck.
- 32.50 ft
Water affects Route B in St. Francisville a well as a gas station.
- 33.00 ft
Water affects the gas station in St. Francisville.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Des Moines River flooding at St. Francisville?
No. The Des Moines River at St. Francisville is at 15.62 ft, 1.38 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at St. Francisville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Des Moines River has been at St. Francisville?
The highest crest on record is 32.02 ft, on 1993-07-15.
Is the Des Moines River high or low right now at St. Francisville?
At 15.62 ft it is higher than 91% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SFLM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05490600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.