River stage
Pacific, Meramec River
- River level
- -1.68 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 15.63 ft
- Recent low
- -1.67 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PCFM7
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Average
- -0.12 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.42 ft
In brief
The Meramec River at Pacific, MO read -1.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.68 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PCFM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.42 ft | 2015-12-30 |
| 2 | 33.05 ft | 2017-05-02 |
| 3 | 32.71 ft | 1982-12-06 |
| 4 | 29.60 ft | 2008-03-22 |
| 5 | 28.91 ft | 1994-04-14 |
| 6 | 26.40 ft | 2024-11-08 |
| 7 | 24.73 ft | 1993-11-17 |
| 8 | 23.50 ft | 1985-11-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Route N begins to flood.
- 16.20 ft
Opeechee Beach Road begins flooding.
- 16.50 ft
Opeechee Beach Road is flooded and closed.
- 17.00 ft
State Highway AK begins flooding near the intersection with State Highway O near this height.
- 17.50 ft
Private road under the Highway F bridge begins flooding near this height.
- 18.00 ft
The left bank begins to overflow.
- 18.60 ft
Horneker Road begins to flood near this height.
- 22.00 ft
Jefferson Street extension is flooded and closed.
- 22.60 ft
Four houses near the gage begin to flood at this stage.
- 23.00 ft
The lift station property at East Congress and Elm Street begins flooding near this height.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Meramec River flooding at Pacific?
No. The Meramec River at Pacific is at -1.68 ft, 14.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Pacific?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Meramec River has been at Pacific?
The highest crest on record is 33.42 ft, on 2015-12-30.
Is the Meramec River high or low right now at Pacific?
At -1.68 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PCFM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07017020). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.