Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (53800 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-10-23 17:30 (29 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)
Discharge53800 cfs (median: 48000 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)
Height12.14 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
2026-10-23 17:30 12.14 53800 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 16:30 12.14 53800 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 15:30 12.14 53800 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 14:30 12.14 53800 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 13:30 12.15 53900 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 12:30 12.17 54000 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 11:30 12.17 54000 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 10:30 12.17 54000 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 09:30 12.19 54100 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 08:30 12.18 54000 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 07:30 12.18 54000 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 06:30 12.19 54100 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 05:30 12.21 54200 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 04:30 12.21 54200 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 03:30 12.22 54300 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 02:30 12.23 54300 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 01:30 12.21 54200 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-23 00:30 12.23 54300 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-22 23:30 12.22 54300 148000 (2020) 22700 (2007) 55000 27900 35200 39000 39700 48000 66500 70000 81000 106000
2026-10-22 22:30 12.24 54400 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 21:30 12.23 54300 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 20:30 12.26 54500 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 19:30 12.26 54500 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 18:30 12.26 54500 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 17:30 12.28 54600 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 16:30 12.29 54700 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 15:30 12.31 54800 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 14:30 12.31 54800 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 13:30 12.33 54900 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 12:30 12.33 54900 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 11:30 12.35 55000 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 10:30 12.36 55100 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 09:30 12.38 55200 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 07:30 12.39 55200 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 06:30 12.39 55200 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 05:30 12.40 55300 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 04:30 12.41 55400 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 03:30 12.43 55500 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 02:30 12.44 55500 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 01:30 12.44 55500 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-22 00:30 12.46 55600 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000
2026-10-21 23:30 12.47 55700 151000 (2020) 23200 (2007) 54600 30600 35300 39300 40300 47000 62500 70300 81200 108000

A total of 42 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2025.