Meramec River near Cook Station, MO
River level and flood forecast · Crawford County
Normal2.0 ftas of Mon 3 PM
Flow: 15 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Action stage | 5.5 ft |
| Record crest (November 5, 2024) | 19.15 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 12.5 ftMost of the eastern campground is flooded at this height.
- 10 ftFive to six campsites are flooded in the eastern campground of Maramec Spring Park.
- 7 ftAbout two hours after this stage is reached, the campgrounds at Maramec Spring Park begin flooding.
- 5.5 ftThe lower portion of Meramac Springs State Park begin flooding at this level.
Highest crests on record
- 19.15 ft — November 5, 2024
- 17.74 ft — February 10, 1966
- 16.9 ft — April 30, 2017
- 16.87 ft — January 29, 1969
- 16 ft — March 19, 2008
Recent crests: 12.77 ft (April 5, 2025) · 19.15 ft (November 5, 2024) · 12.07 ft (April 29, 2024) · 12.34 ft (March 25, 2023) · 11.55 ft (February 17, 2022)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (CSNM7); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.