Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (168 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-05 23:00 (24 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge168 cfs (median: 201 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height2.16 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2020-07-05 Merrill Horse Browns Ford Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Good 572 3.79 Poor NoneNone Bray, Matt
Hulsey, Derek
Bray, Matt; Hulsey, Derek
Water was not up but very muddy with visibility under a foot.Water was not up but very muddy with visibility under a foot. USGS Gauge Data:
Richwoods (07018100)
Discharge: 572
Height: 3.79
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Richwoods (07018100)<br />Discharge: 572<br />Height: 3.79
Source: BraySource: Bray

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

Miles5.5
Trips1
People2
Dates1
Years1
Months1
Rows1
Sources1

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The classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.

Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-11-05 23:00 2.16 168 25700 (2025) 82 (1954) 699 85 98 118 133 201 435 572 858 1160
2026-11-05 22:30 2.17 170 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 21:45 2.17 170 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 21:30 2.18 173 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 21:00 2.18 173 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 20:30 2.18 173 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 20:00 2.19 175 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 19:30 2.19 175 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 19:00 2.19 175 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 18:30 2.20 178 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 18:00 2.20 178 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 17:30 2.20 178 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 17:00 2.21 180 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 16:30 2.20 178 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 16:00 2.21 180 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 15:30 2.22 183 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 15:00 2.19 175 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 14:30 2.18 173 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 14:00 2.22 183 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 13:30 2.20 178 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 13:00 2.18 173 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 12:30 2.20 178 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 12:00 2.22 183 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 11:30 2.23 185 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 11:00 2.18 173 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 10:30 2.23 185 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 10:00 2.23 185 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 09:30 2.23 185 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 09:00 2.24 188 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 08:30 2.24 188 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 08:00 2.25 190 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 07:30 2.25 190 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 07:00 2.26 193 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 06:30 2.27 195 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 06:00 2.27 195 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 05:30 2.28 198 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 05:00 2.28 198 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 04:30 2.29 200 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 04:00 2.30 203 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 03:30 2.30 203 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 03:00 2.31 205 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 02:30 2.32 208 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 02:00 2.32 208 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 01:30 2.33 211 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 01:00 2.33 211 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 00:30 2.34 213 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-05 00:00 2.34 213 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-04 23:30 2.34 213 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140
2026-11-04 23:00 2.34 213 42000 (2025) 84 (2008) 889 88 98 115 129 205 401 486 950 1140

A total of 49 rows are displayed for years 1950 through 2025.