Missouri River (Missouri), Saint Joseph (06818000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (45400 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-28 16:35 (53 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)
Discharge45400 cfs (median: 54800 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)
Height8.14 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 Missouri River (Missouri), Saint Joseph (06818000)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
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(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-28 16:35 8.14 45400 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 15:35 8.18 45600 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 14:35 8.15 45500 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 13:35 8.15 45500 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 12:35 8.18 45600 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 11:35 8.16 45500 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 10:35 8.17 45600 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 09:35 8.18 45600 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 08:35 8.18 45600 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 07:35 8.19 45700 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 06:35 8.21 45800 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 05:35 8.24 45900 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 04:35 8.22 45800 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 03:35 8.22 45800 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 02:35 8.24 45900 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 01:35 8.22 45800 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-28 00:35 8.23 45900 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-27 23:35 8.23 45900 202000 (1987) 32700 (1958) 66100 34400 37900 42300 44000 54800 75300 80300 113000 138000
2026-05-27 22:35 8.26 46000 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 21:35 8.26 46000 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 20:35 8.26 46000 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 19:35 8.27 46100 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 18:35 8.29 46200 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 17:35 8.30 46200 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 16:35 8.29 46200 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 15:35 8.29 46200 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 14:35 8.34 46400 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 13:35 8.34 46400 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 12:35 8.35 46400 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 11:35 8.37 46500 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 10:35 8.40 46700 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 09:35 8.40 46700 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 08:35 8.41 46700 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 07:35 8.44 46900 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 06:35 8.45 46900 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 05:35 8.46 47000 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 04:35 8.48 47100 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 03:35 8.50 47200 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 02:35 8.52 47300 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 01:35 8.53 47300 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-27 00:35 8.56 47500 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000
2026-05-26 23:35 8.56 47500 183000 (2019) 32100 (1958) 66000 35100 38600 41800 43200 54800 81100 86000 109000 132000

A total of 42 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2025.