Streamflow levels across
Missouri
are currently
72.0% of normal, with the
Mississippi River At St. Louis
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
109000cfs and gauge stage of 1.64 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Osage River Near Bagnell
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
12.34%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
774cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City, currently reporting a stage of
36.15ft.
The
Meramec River Near Steelville
in the
Meramec
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
1230cfs, about
141.8% of normal.
Missouri has a humid continental climate, with precipitation occurring throughout the year. Major surface flows in the state include the Missouri River, Mississippi River, and the Osage River. Major reservoirs and dams include the Truman Reservoir, Lake of the Ozarks, and Table Rock Lake. The hydrology of the state is influenced by the geology and topography, with significant limestone and karst features. The Ozark plateau in southern Missouri is characterized by numerous streams and springs. Snowpack data is not as relevant for Missouri's hydrology as precipitation and river flow data. Water management and flood control are major concerns in the state due to the frequent occurrence of flooding on major rivers.