Surface Water

Flooding in Missouri

News releases, current conditions and forecasts, and resources.

The department provides technical support by performing water supply analyses, in-stream flow assessments and floodplain studies. The surface water section also administers the collection and analysis of statewide water use data in accordance with the Major Water User Law.

• National Weather Service River Observations and Forecasts – this site provides a comprehensive view of current river stage and forecasts for nearly the entire state of Missouri.
• Streamgages – the department partners with USGS to operate a network of streamgages in Missouri that provide current conditions of Missouri’s streamflow.
  
  • USGS Current Conditions for Missouri Streamflow
  • Sign up to receive alerts from USGS about conditions
• Current Lake Observations
  • Excerpts from: A Guide for the Geologic and Hydrologic Evaluation of Small Lake Sites in Missouri - WR31
• Reservoir Water Supply Studies
• Wetlands
• Climate
• Publications about water resources in Missouri

Water Planning

Missouri Water Resources Plan

• Drought Conditions and Resources
• Drought Plan
• Drought of 2018 – Final Report
• Drought of 2012 – Final Report
• Various Water Studies
• RESOP Reports