Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (216 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-06 4:45 (52 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)
Discharge216 cfs (median: 258 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)
Height2.33 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)
TrendRising (rising 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), Byrnesville (07018500)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-11-06 04:45 2.33 216 38000 (2025) 86 (1957) 817 103 114 131 157 258 508 583 1210 1490
2026-11-06 03:45 2.32 215 38000 (2025) 86 (1957) 817 103 114 131 157 258 508 583 1210 1490
2026-11-06 02:45 2.32 215 38000 (2025) 86 (1957) 817 103 114 131 157 258 508 583 1210 1490
2026-11-06 01:45 2.31 213 38000 (2025) 86 (1957) 817 103 114 131 157 258 508 583 1210 1490
2026-11-06 00:45 2.29 209 38000 (2025) 86 (1957) 817 103 114 131 157 258 508 583 1210 1490
2026-11-05 23:45 2.28 207 38000 (2025) 86 (1957) 817 103 114 131 157 258 508 583 1210 1490
2026-11-05 22:45 2.26 204 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 21:45 2.24 200 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 20:45 2.21 195 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 19:45 2.19 191 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 18:45 2.17 188 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 17:45 2.16 186 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 16:45 2.13 181 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 15:45 2.12 179 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 14:45 2.10 176 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 13:45 2.09 174 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 12:45 2.08 173 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 11:45 2.06 169 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 10:45 2.06 169 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 09:45 2.04 166 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 08:45 2.04 166 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 07:45 2.03 164 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 06:45 2.02 163 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 05:45 2.01 161 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 04:45 2.01 161 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 03:45 2.00 160 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 02:45 2.00 160 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 01:45 2.00 160 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-05 00:45 1.99 158 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640
2026-11-04 23:45 1.99 158 16000 (2025) 77 (1957) 557 105 115 135 153 259 473 541 1000 1640

A total of 30 rows are displayed for years 1923 through 2025.