Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (510 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-06 7:45 (48 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)
Discharge510 cfs (median: 433 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)
Height3.42 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), 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
2026-06-06 07:45 3.42 510 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 06:45 3.44 516 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 05:45 3.45 518 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 04:45 3.46 521 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 03:45 3.47 524 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 02:45 3.48 527 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 01:45 3.50 532 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-06 00:45 3.51 535 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-05 23:45 3.52 538 5620 (1943) 122 (1932) 719 145 169 231 255 433 770 917 1480 2270
2026-06-05 22:45 3.54 543 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 21:45 3.55 546 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 20:45 3.56 549 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 19:45 3.57 552 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 18:45 3.59 558 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 17:45 3.60 560 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 16:45 3.62 566 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 15:45 3.63 569 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 14:45 3.65 575 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 13:45 3.67 581 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 12:45 3.68 583 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 11:45 3.69 586 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 10:45 3.71 592 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 09:45 3.73 598 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 08:45 3.75 604 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 07:45 3.76 607 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 06:45 3.78 613 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 05:45 3.81 622 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 04:45 3.82 625 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 03:45 3.84 631 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 02:45 3.86 637 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 01:45 3.88 643 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-05 00:45 3.90 649 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650
2026-06-04 23:45 3.92 655 6950 (1998) 122 (1932) 730 156 177 235 262 461 744 908 1670 2650

A total of 33 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2024.