Mississippi River (Missouri), Grafton (05587450)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (137000 cfs)
RiverMississippi RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-07 2:00 (49 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)
Discharge137000 cfs (median: 84000 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)
Height15.94 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 (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 Mississippi River (Missouri), Grafton (05587450)

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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
2026-11-07 02:00 15.94 137000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-07 01:30 15.94 138000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-07 01:00 15.94 137000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-07 00:30 15.93 137000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-07 00:00 15.90 139000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-06 23:30 15.91 136000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-06 23:00 15.91 136000 286000 (2010) 31700 (1990) 99100 32700 43800 49500 54400 84000 119000 126000 210000 250000
2026-11-06 22:30 15.90 137000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 22:00 15.89 136000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 21:30 15.88 137000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 21:00 15.87 136000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 20:30 15.86 135000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 20:00 15.86 135000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 19:30 15.86 134000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 19:00 15.85 134000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 18:30 15.86 134000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 18:00 15.86 133000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 17:30 15.88 133000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 17:00 15.88 132000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 16:30 15.91 132000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 16:00 15.94 134000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 15:30 15.94 131000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 15:00 15.93 127000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 14:30 15.92 126000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 14:00 15.93 126000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 13:30 15.94 126000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 13:00 15.94 125000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 12:30 15.95 125000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 12:00 15.97 125000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 11:30 15.97 125000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 11:00 16.00 129000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 10:30 16.00 126000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 10:00 16.03 124000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 09:30 16.04 123000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 09:00 16.07 124000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 08:30 16.09 124000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 08:00 16.12 123000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 07:30 16.16 123000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 07:00 16.19 122000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 06:30 16.26 124000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 06:00 16.38 125000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 05:30 16.36 118000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 05:00 16.32 104000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 04:30 16.29 105000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 04:00 16.25 105000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 03:30 16.20 104000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 03:00 16.16 105000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 02:30 16.11 105000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 02:00 16.08 105000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 01:30 16.03 105000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 01:00 15.99 106000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 00:30 15.95 107000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-06 00:00 15.90 106000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-05 23:30 15.84 104000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000
2026-11-05 23:00 15.77 102000 300000 (2010) 23300 (1989) 102000 34600 43800 56000 64000 78500 129000 133000 218000 252000

A total of 55 rows are displayed for years 1987 through 2025.