Mississippi River (Missouri), Chester (07020500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (141000 cfs)
RiverMississippi RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-07-27 2:00 (45 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)
Discharge141000 cfs (median: 191000 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)
Height8.76 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 Mississippi River (Missouri), Chester (07020500)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-07-27 02:00 8.76 141000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-27 01:30 8.82 142000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-27 01:00 8.84 142000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-27 00:30 8.87 142000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-27 00:00 8.86 142000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-26 23:30 8.92 143000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-26 23:00 8.90 143000 916000 (1993) 78500 (1988) 226000 90800 95900 118000 137000 191000 272000 295000 391000 459000
2026-07-26 22:30 8.92 143000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 22:00 8.95 143000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 21:30 8.93 143000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 21:00 8.97 143000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 20:30 9.02 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 20:00 9.01 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 19:30 9.03 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 19:00 9.03 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 18:30 9.05 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 18:00 9.06 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 17:30 9.05 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 17:00 9.02 144000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 16:30 9.10 145000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 16:00 9.15 145000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 15:30 9.13 145000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 15:00 9.13 145000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 14:30 9.19 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 14:00 9.21 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 13:30 9.18 145000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 13:00 9.22 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 12:30 9.19 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 12:00 9.21 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 11:30 9.22 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 11:00 9.17 145000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 10:30 9.27 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 10:00 9.27 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 09:30 9.23 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 09:00 9.28 147000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 08:30 9.26 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 07:30 9.31 147000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 07:00 9.32 147000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 06:30 9.26 146000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 06:00 9.36 147000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 05:30 9.39 148000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 05:00 9.43 148000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 04:30 9.46 148000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 04:00 9.31 147000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 03:30 9.48 149000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 03:00 9.47 148000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 02:30 9.56 149000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 02:00 9.56 149000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 01:30 9.59 150000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 01:00 9.61 150000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 00:30 9.52 149000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-26 00:00 9.57 150000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-25 23:30 9.60 150000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000
2026-07-25 23:00 9.65 150000 908000 (1993) 76200 (1988) 231000 89400 99700 129000 138000 189000 284000 304000 381000 492000

A total of 54 rows are displayed for years 1942 through 2025.