Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (49100 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-21 6:30 (52 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)
Discharge49100 cfs (median: 60000 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)
Height10.98 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 (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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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
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Discharge
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Discharge
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2026-04-21 06:30 10.98 49100 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-21 05:30 11.00 49200 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-21 04:30 11.01 49300 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-21 03:30 11.01 49300 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-21 02:30 11.02 49300 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-21 01:30 11.04 49400 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-21 00:30 11.05 49500 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-20 23:30 11.06 49500 149000 (1984) 33900 (2004) 65500 36700 40200 42700 44400 60000 75900 83900 108000 125000
2026-04-20 22:30 11.07 49600 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 21:30 11.08 49600 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 19:30 11.11 49800 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 18:30 11.13 49900 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 17:30 11.13 49900 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 16:30 11.15 50000 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 15:30 11.17 50100 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 14:30 11.19 50200 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 13:30 11.20 50300 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 12:30 11.23 50500 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 11:30 11.24 50500 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 10:30 11.26 50600 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 09:30 11.29 50800 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 08:30 11.31 50900 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 07:30 11.34 51100 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 06:30 11.35 51100 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 05:30 11.37 51200 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 04:30 11.39 51300 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 03:30 11.41 51400 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 02:30 11.43 51500 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 01:30 11.46 51700 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-20 00:30 11.48 51800 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-19 23:30 11.49 51900 143000 (1984) 33600 (2004) 65900 36300 38500 42900 44300 54700 74400 85600 118000 133000
2026-04-19 22:30 11.52 52000 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 21:30 11.55 52200 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 20:30 11.56 52300 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 19:30 11.57 52300 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 18:30 11.60 52500 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 17:30 11.63 52600 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 16:30 11.65 52800 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 15:30 11.65 52800 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 14:30 11.68 52900 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 13:30 11.71 53100 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 12:30 11.71 53100 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 11:30 11.74 53300 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 10:30 11.77 53400 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 09:30 11.78 53500 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 08:30 11.81 53700 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 07:30 11.84 53800 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 06:30 11.86 53900 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 05:30 11.89 54100 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 04:30 11.92 54300 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 03:30 11.96 54500 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 02:30 11.97 54600 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 01:30 12.02 54800 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-19 00:30 12.04 55000 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-18 23:30 12.06 55100 155000 (1978) 32500 (2004) 66700 36000 37400 42600 43500 56000 79800 88300 129000 136000
2026-04-18 22:30 12.11 55400 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 21:30 12.15 55600 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 20:30 12.18 55800 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 19:30 12.20 55900 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 18:30 12.25 56200 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 17:30 12.30 56400 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 16:30 12.32 56600 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 15:30 12.36 56800 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 14:30 12.39 57000 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 13:30 12.42 57100 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 12:30 12.47 57400 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 11:30 12.50 57600 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 10:30 12.55 57900 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 09:30 12.60 58200 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 08:30 12.63 58400 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 07:30 12.67 58600 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 06:30 12.68 58700 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 05:30 12.72 58900 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 04:30 12.72 58900 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 03:30 12.75 59100 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 02:30 12.74 59000 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 01:30 12.72 58900 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-18 00:30 12.72 58900 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000
2026-04-17 23:30 12.70 58800 163000 (1973) 32700 (1964) 67000 35900 36800 41800 42200 54300 82500 90600 131000 139000

A total of 79 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2024.