River stage
Meramec River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Meramec River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Meramec River levels, gauge by gauge
The Meramec River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 9.42 ft | normal, steady |
| Cook Station | 2.02 ft | below flood stage |
| Eureka | 2.61 ft | normal, steady |
| Fenton | 1.38 ft | normal, falling |
| Pacific | -1.68 ft | normal, steady |
| Steelville | 1.26 ft | normal, steady |
| Sullivan | 2.92 ft | normal, steady |
| Valley Park | -2.95 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Meramec River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Eureka, MO, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big River 3 gauges
- Cuivre River 2 gauges
- Mississippi River 120 gauges
- Big Piney 2 gauges
- Current River 5 gauges
- Jacks Fork 3 gauges
- Salt River (MO) 3 gauges
- Black River (AR, MO) 8 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Meramec River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Meramec River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Meramec River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Arnold is at 9.42 ft; Eureka is at 2.61 ft; Fenton is at 1.38 ft; Pacific is at -1.68 ft.
Where is the Meramec River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Meramec River in Missouri.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.