Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (42000 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-07-27 12:30 (1 hour 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)
Discharge42000 cfs (median: 60600 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)
Height9.71 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)
TrendSteady (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), Kansas City (06893000)

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-07-27 12:30 9.71 42000 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 11:30 9.72 42000 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 10:30 9.73 42000 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 09:30 9.77 42200 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 08:30 9.78 42300 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 07:30 9.80 42400 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 06:30 9.83 42500 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 05:30 9.85 42600 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 04:30 9.89 42800 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 03:30 9.93 43000 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 02:30 9.95 43100 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 01:30 9.99 43300 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-27 00:30 10.03 43500 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-26 23:30 10.06 43700 529000 (1993) 30800 (2002) 71300 34500 36500 39400 41300 60600 74300 77300 101000 162000
2026-07-26 22:30 10.07 43700 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 21:30 10.09 43800 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 20:30 10.11 43900 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 19:30 10.13 44000 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 18:30 10.13 44000 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 17:30 10.14 44100 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 16:30 10.13 44000 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 15:30 10.11 43900 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 14:30 10.09 43800 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 13:30 10.04 43600 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 12:30 9.99 43300 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 11:30 9.94 43100 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 10:30 9.87 42700 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 09:30 9.79 42300 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 08:30 9.71 42000 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 07:30 9.62 41500 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 06:30 9.52 41000 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 05:30 9.43 40600 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 04:30 9.37 40300 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 03:30 9.30 40000 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 02:30 9.26 39800 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 01:30 9.23 39600 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-26 00:30 9.21 39500 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000
2026-07-25 23:30 9.19 39500 503000 (1993) 30700 (2002) 69400 34400 37200 39700 41200 57500 74200 76700 93900 160000

A total of 38 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2024.