Des Moines River at St. Francisville
Critical Stages
17' - Action
18' - Flood
22' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:15 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.78 ft
Flow: 3.09 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 7.78 | 3.09 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 7.78 | 3.09 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 7.78 | 3.09 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 7.78 | 3.09 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 7.78 | 3.09 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 7.78 | 3.09 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 7.79 | 3.11 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 7.76 | 3.05 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 7.73 | 3 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 7.77 | 3.07 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 7.79 | 3.11 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 7.8 | 3.12 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 7.8 | 3.12 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 7.81 | 3.14 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 7.82 | 3.16 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 7.82 | 3.16 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 7.81 | 3.14 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 7.54 | 2.68 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 7.52 | 2.65 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 7.46 | 2.55 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 7.46 | 2.55 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 7.46 | 2.55 |
33' -
Water affects the gas station in St. Francisville.
32.5' -
Water affects Route B in St. Francisville a well as a gas station.
31' -
Water reaches the bottom of the St. Francisville toll bridge deck.
30' -
Water overtops some agricultural levees and affects the town of Croton.
25' -
Water affects a few homes in St. Francisville and the Fort Pike access area.
22' -
Water rises over the higher river banks.
21' -
Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along the river not protected by levees.
20' -
The St. Francisville boat ramp is under water.
18' -
Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 1993 | 32.02 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | 30.15 |
| Jan 19, 1973 | 28.22 |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 28.21 |
| May 29, 2019 | 27.86 |
| Jun 9, 1947 | 27.55 |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 26.55 |
| May 18, 1986 | 26.3 |
| Apr 24, 1976 | 26.27 |
| Apr 12, 1965 | 26.15 |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 26.09 |
| Jan 28, 1974 | 25.53 |
| Apr 2, 1960 | 25.2 |
| Apr 2, 1983 | 24.8 |
| May 27, 1996 | 24.42 |
| May 29, 2013 | 23.91 |
| Mar 16, 2001 | 23.82 |
| Apr 20, 1993 | 23.51 |
| May 14, 2001 | 23.35 |
| Jun 30, 1954 | 23.25 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
