The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MO DNR) has launched the Missouri Flood & Drought app — a free tool that delivers real-time insights into flood and drought conditions across the state.
Using data from streamgages, soil-moisture sensors, weather forecasts, and water models, the app helps users understand changing conditions and what they mean locally. An emergency alert feature notifies users when nearby rivers and creeks begin to flood, supporting safer travel and better decision-making. Available now on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
From agriculture to outdoor recreation to emergency preparedness, this app is designed to keep Missourians informed and ready. Learn more at the MO DNR website.
How Stratus Precision Rain Gauges Work Alongside the MO DNR App
The MO DNR app gives you the big picture — statewide streamgage data, soil moisture trends, and flood alerts. But what it cannot tell you is exactly how much rain fell in your backyard, your garden, or your field.
That is where Stratus precision rain gauges fill the gap. Measuring rainfall to 0.01" accuracy and endorsed by both NOAA and CoCoRaHS, Stratus gives you hyper-local rainfall data that statewide models simply cannot provide. When the MO DNR app shows drought stress building in your region, your Stratus gauge tells you exactly how much — or how little — rain your property actually received.
Together, the two tools create a more complete picture:
- The MO DNR app tracks regional flood and drought trends
- Stratus measures exactly what fell at your location
- You make smarter irrigation, planting, and water management decisions
Similar Flood & Drought Tools Available Nationwide
Missouri is not alone in building better water awareness tools. Whether you live in the Midwest, the South, or the Pacific Northwest, several federal and state resources provide similar flood and drought tracking:
- NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) — Real-time river flood forecasting maps for the entire United States.
- US Drought Monitor — Weekly national drought map updated every Thursday.
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