TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
| Discharge Volume | 234 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
118.1 cfs
-76.7 cfs (-39.37%) |
| Percent of Normal | 237.24% |
| Maximum |
32,710.0 cfs
2017-05-01 |
| Seasonal Avg | 50 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Moreau River
was last observed at
118
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
234
acre-ft of water today; about 237%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
50 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2017-05-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
32,710 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Moreau River Near Jefferson City
reporting a streamflow rate of 112 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Moreau River, with a gauge stage of
2.13 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Moreau River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,248 ft, the
Moreau R Near Faith Sd.
The Moreau River is a 200-mile-long tributary of the Missouri River that runs through Wyoming and South Dakota. It was named after Jean-Baptiste Moreau, an early French fur trader. The river's hydrology is dominated by snowmelt and summer rainfall, with peak flows occurring in May and June. The Moreau River is home to several dams, including the Shadehill Dam and Reservoir, which were built in the 1940s for flood control and water conservation purposes. The reservoir also serves as a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with irrigation canals diverting water to nearby farmland. The Moreau River has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 10,000 years. Today, it remains an important resource for both people and wildlife in the region.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Moreau R Near Faith Sd
USGS 06359500 |
21 cfs | 1.43 ft | -10.09 | |||||
|
Moreau R Near Whitehorse Sd
USGS 06360500 |
0 cfs | 1.08 ft | None | |||||
|
Moreau River Near Jefferson City
USGS 06910750 |
112 cfs | 2.13 ft | -43.26 |
History of the River
Moreau River is a stream in Cole County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is a tributary of the Missouri River.
The stream headwaters occur at the confluence of North Moreau Creek with South Moreau Creek at 38°29′58″N 92°18′27″W about ten miles southwest of Jefferson City. The stream meanders to the east passing under US Route 54 south of Jefferson City and US Route 50 east of Jefferson City to enter the Missouri River at 38°33′26″N 92°05′10″W.Moreau River most likely was named for its dark water, "Moreau" being a word derived from the French meaning "black".
