Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (125000 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-06 2:30 (40 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)
Discharge125000 cfs (median: 73100 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)
Height21.67 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 (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 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
2026-06-06 02:30 21.67 125000 257000 (2019) 37900 (1989) 83200 38600 40100 46500 54000 73100 98100 106000 131000 175000
2026-06-06 01:30 21.40 122000 257000 (2019) 37900 (1989) 83200 38600 40100 46500 54000 73100 98100 106000 131000 175000
2026-06-06 00:30 21.08 119000 257000 (2019) 37900 (1989) 83200 38600 40100 46500 54000 73100 98100 106000 131000 175000
2026-06-05 23:30 20.75 116000 257000 (2019) 37900 (1989) 83200 38600 40100 46500 54000 73100 98100 106000 131000 175000
2026-06-05 22:30 20.20 112000 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 21:30 19.63 107000 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 20:30 18.91 101000 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 19:30 18.05 94300 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 18:30 16.91 85700 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 17:30 16.08 79800 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 16:30 15.16 73500 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 15:30 14.52 69200 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 14:30 14.15 66900 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 13:30 13.95 65600 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 12:30 13.86 65000 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 11:30 13.82 64800 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 10:30 13.77 64500 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 09:30 13.75 64400 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 08:30 13.73 64200 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 07:30 13.76 64400 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 06:30 13.74 64300 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 05:30 13.73 64200 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 04:30 13.75 64400 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 03:30 13.76 64400 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 02:30 13.77 64500 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 01:30 13.80 64700 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-05 00:30 13.81 64700 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000
2026-06-04 23:30 13.82 64800 272000 (2019) 36200 (2006) 82600 39900 41200 48200 53600 76500 100000 106000 121000 170000

A total of 28 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2024.