Osage River (Missouri), Tuscumbia (06926080)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (5320 cfs)
RiverOsage RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-07-27 3:00 (37 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)
Discharge5320 cfs (median: 6360 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)
Height5.39 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 Osage River (Missouri), Tuscumbia (06926080)

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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
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(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-07-27 03:00 5.39 5320 51300 (2019) 993 (2018) 13000 1170 2820 2960 6360 17100 31500 49900
2026-07-27 02:00 5.63 5840 51300 (2019) 993 (2018) 13000 1170 2820 2960 6360 17100 31500 49900
2026-07-27 01:00 5.89 6430 51300 (2019) 993 (2018) 13000 1170 2820 2960 6360 17100 31500 49900
2026-07-27 00:00 6.11 6960 51300 (2019) 993 (2018) 13000 1170 2820 2960 6360 17100 31500 49900
2026-07-26 23:00 6.30 7420 51300 (2019) 993 (2018) 13000 1170 2820 2960 6360 17100 31500 49900
2026-07-26 22:00 6.37 7600 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 21:00 6.19 7150 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 20:00 5.56 5690 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 19:00 4.57 3680 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 18:00 3.76 2430 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 17:00 3.04 1590 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 16:00 2.51 1050 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 15:00 2.31 868 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 14:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 13:00 2.25 816 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 12:00 2.27 833 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 11:00 2.27 833 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 10:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 09:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 08:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 07:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 06:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 05:00 2.26 824 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 04:00 2.25 816 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 03:00 2.25 816 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 02:00 2.25 816 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 01:00 2.25 816 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-26 00:00 2.40 950 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700
2026-07-25 23:00 2.41 959 51300 (2019) 1520 (2020) 13000 1660 3080 3560 6050 16600 30300 49700

A total of 29 rows are displayed for years 2016 through 2025.