River stage
Washington, Missouri River
- River level
- 7.11 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -8.45 ft
- Recent high
- 19.03 ft
- Recent low
- 1.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WHGM7
- 30-day change
- +5.07 ft
- Average
- 6.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.40 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Washington, MO read 7.11 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.89 ft below action stage. That is 5.07 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WHGM7
At this level: This level represents the end of the city boat ramp. Below this level, the boat ramp drops straight down, making it dangerous for boats to safely launch into or be taken from the river.
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.40 ft | 1993-07-31 |
| 2 | 32.90 ft | 1995-05-19 |
| 3 | 32.50 ft | 1986-10-06 |
| 4 | 32.25 ft | 1844-06-01 |
| 5 | 31.88 ft | 2017-05-04 |
| 6 | 30.90 ft | 1951-07-19 |
| 7 | 30.17 ft | 2015-12-30 |
| 8 | 30.10 ft | 1973-04-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 2.00 ft
This level represents the end of the city boat ramp. Below this level, the boat ramp drops straight down, making it dangerous for boats to safely launch into or be taken from the river.
- 17.50 ft
Lower River front parking lot is closed
- 21.00 ft
Wastewater plant turns pumps on.
- 23.50 ft
Riverfront Trail 2.25 miles east of the last bench in the woods floods.
- 23.80 ft
Callaway Fork Road north of Highway F begins flooding in western St. Charles County.
- 24.50 ft
Augusta Bottom Road begins flooding east of Highway 47.
- 26.00 ft
Agricultural land on the left bank begins to flood. St. Albans Partners levee will overtop near this height.
- 26.50 ft
The Tuque Creek levee along the left bank between Marthasville and Washington and the Labadie Bottom and St. Albans levees will overtop near this height.
- 26.70 ft
The Holtmeier Levee along the right bank 4 to 5 miles northwest of Washington will overtop near this height.
- 27.60 ft
Near this height...Missouri Highway 94 begins flooding near Terry Road about a mile southwest of Matson.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Washington?
No. The Missouri River at Washington is at 7.11 ft, 10.89 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Washington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 28 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Washington?
The highest crest on record is 35.4 ft, on 1993-07-31.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Washington?
At 7.11 ft it is higher than 61% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WHGM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06935450). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.