Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (76200 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-06 8:30 (42 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)
Discharge76200 cfs (median: 47800 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)
Height15.74 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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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
2026-11-06 08:30 15.74 76200 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 07:30 15.74 76200 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 06:30 15.75 76300 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 05:30 15.76 76400 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 04:30 15.75 76300 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 03:30 15.77 76400 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 02:30 15.78 76500 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 01:30 15.80 76700 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-06 00:30 15.80 76700 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-05 23:30 15.81 76700 137000 (2020) 20100 (1992) 53200 22200 29200 38400 40000 47800 63600 68400 80100 97900
2026-11-05 22:30 15.79 76600 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 21:30 15.82 76800 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 20:30 15.84 76900 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 19:30 15.86 77100 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 18:30 15.88 77200 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 17:30 15.89 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 16:30 15.88 77200 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 15:30 15.90 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 14:30 15.88 77200 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 13:30 15.90 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 12:30 15.89 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 11:30 15.89 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 10:30 15.90 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 09:30 15.88 77200 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 08:30 15.91 77400 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 07:30 15.90 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 06:30 15.88 77200 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 05:30 15.90 77300 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 04:30 15.86 77100 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 03:30 15.84 76900 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 02:30 15.81 76700 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 01:30 15.77 76400 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-05 00:30 15.69 75900 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500
2026-11-04 23:30 15.61 75400 136000 (2020) 20500 (2007) 54100 23500 29600 38500 41500 48200 65300 69400 80700 98500

A total of 34 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2025.