Missouri River (Missouri), Jefferson City (06910450)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (76400 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-29 9:45 (22 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)
Discharge76400 cfs (median: 124000 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)
Height10.47 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)
TrendRising (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), Jefferson City (06910450)

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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
2026-05-29 09:45 10.47 76400 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 08:45 10.43 76100 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 07:45 10.49 76500 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 06:45 10.48 76400 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 05:45 10.54 76900 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 04:45 10.56 77000 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 03:45 10.56 77000 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 02:45 10.58 77200 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 01:45 10.61 77400 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-29 00:45 10.63 77500 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-28 23:45 10.64 77600 344000 (2019) 46800 (2023) 162000 50400 87600 99600 124000 234000 244000 334000
2026-05-28 22:45 10.65 77700 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 21:45 10.68 77900 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 20:45 10.71 78100 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 19:45 10.73 78300 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 18:45 10.72 78200 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 17:45 10.75 78400 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 16:45 10.76 78500 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 15:45 10.77 78600 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 14:45 10.78 78700 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 13:45 10.82 78900 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 12:45 10.87 79300 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 11:45 10.89 79500 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 10:45 10.92 79700 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 09:45 10.94 79800 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 08:45 10.97 80100 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 07:45 11.01 80400 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 06:45 11.02 80400 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 05:45 11.07 80800 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 04:45 11.11 81100 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 03:45 11.14 81400 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 02:45 11.18 81700 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 01:45 11.19 81700 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-28 00:45 11.22 82000 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000
2026-05-27 23:45 11.26 82300 344000 (2019) 48400 (2023) 151000 51900 83500 84600 125000 202000 203000 330000

A total of 35 rows are displayed for years 2015 through 2024.