Summary
Total streamflow across the
Moreau River
was last observed at
115
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
228
acre-ft of water today; about 6%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,896 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 R Near Whitehorse Sd
reporting a streamflow rate of 51.8 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Moreau River, with a gauge stage of
2.47 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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-30 |
| Discharge Volume | 228 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
115.1 cfs
-0.8 cfs (-0.69%) |
| Percent of Normal | 6.07% |
| Maximum |
32,710.0 cfs
2017-05-01 |
| Seasonal Avg | 1,896 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Moreau R Near Faith Sd
USGS 06359500 |
25 cfs | 0.98 ft | -5.75 | |||||
|
Moreau R Near Whitehorse Sd
USGS 06360500 |
52 cfs | 2.47 ft | 5.43 | |||||
|
Moreau River Near Jefferson City
USGS 06910750 |
38 cfs | 1.59 ft | -8.65 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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".