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Salt River (Missouri), Center (05507800)

State	Missouri	Latest	Unknown (5200 cfs)
River	Salt River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-04-21 13:30 (43 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)
Discharge	5200 cfs (median: 1610 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)
Height	9.55 feet	Good - 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)
Trend	Rising (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)
USGS	USGS Site ( 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 Salt River (Missouri), Center (05507800)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2015-07-31	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	High	9420	12.73	None	None Ballard, Paige Ballard, Webb Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Hays, Chloe Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Lichtenberg, Brady Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb Storts, Kylie Jo Zappala, Gianna The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates of Cannon Dam and also generating power. We easily did this stretch in 2 1/2 hours without stopping. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 9420 Height: 12.73 Source: Edmond
	2019-07-25	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	High	3210	7.57	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Ince, Hunter Jensen, Braden Richards, Megan Smith, Andy Smith, Ayla Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Smith, Keegan Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim The Corps was releasing water from the flood gates but also started generating water at noon. The siren didn't sound but Brianne said she heard the turbines start up. The water was flowing well until about two miles from the take out where it slowed considerably, presumably because of the influence of the re-regulation dam (we've noticed this in past years, too). USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 3210 Height: 7.57 Source: Edmond
	2014-07-28	Bluff View	Rt H	Total trip distance: 18.7 miles6.4	Good	3140	7.49	None	None Bowe, Michelle Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Smith, Benson Smith, Brianne Some water was released from the re-regulation dam during this time, including right after we passed under the Rt A bridge. Because of the release of water, the gauge level varied widely (from 1400 cfs to nearly 8000 cfs). USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 3140 Height: 7.49 Source: Edmond
	2017-07-25	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	Good	190	2.62	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Luebrecht, Olivia Williamson, Lucy Zappala, Gary Zappala, Gianna Zappala, Grant Zappala, Kim Power generation started a little before the scheduled date and carried us down the river just fine. The water was cool and refreshing and most of the kids spent the better part of the day floating downstream in their jackets instead of in their boats. There is a long, slow pool near the end of the trip, between "Grass Island" and the takeout, about a mile further downstream. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 190 Height: 2.62 Source: Edmond
	2016-07-28	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	Good	88	2.11	None	None Ballard, Paige Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Grote, Hannah Zappala, Gianna Cannon Dam was generating, but only in the afternoon. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 88 Height: 2.11 Source: Edmond
	2016-07-26	See Spillway	Cincinnati Road	Total trip distance: 7.0 miles7.0	Good	77	2.05	None	None Ballard, Christina Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Bob Grote, Camryn Ince, Hunter Ince, Jessica Luebrecht, Olivia Mills, Jerri Ann Mills, Kevin Smith, Andy Smith, Benson Smith, Keegan Storts, Amy Jo Cannon Dam was generating in the afternoon. We hit the wave of water, which moved along at 3+ mph for most of the day. Towards the end, the current subsided, probably because we were close to the re-regulation dam. Water level read from 1600 hours, about halfway through the trip. USGS Gauge Data: Center (05507800) Discharge: 77 Height: 2.05 Source: Edmond

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A total of 77 rows are displayed for years 1980 through 2025.