Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (965 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-17 15:45 (42 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)
Discharge965 cfs (median: 815 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)
Height4.98 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 Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-04-17 15:45 4.98 965 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 14:45 4.99 969 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 13:45 4.98 965 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 12:45 4.98 965 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 11:45 4.97 961 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 10:45 4.95 954 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 09:45 4.92 943 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 08:45 4.90 936 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 07:45 4.87 925 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 06:45 4.84 914 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 05:45 4.83 911 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 04:45 4.82 907 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 03:45 4.83 911 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 02:45 4.85 918 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 01:45 4.88 928 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-17 00:45 4.93 947 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-16 23:45 4.98 965 18400 (1933) 202 (2000) 1730 302 382 493 551 815 1680 1870 2840 7990
2026-04-16 22:45 5.02 980 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 21:45 5.06 995 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 20:45 5.10 1010 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 19:45 5.11 1010 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 18:45 5.10 1010 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 17:45 5.08 1000 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 16:45 5.05 991 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 15:45 5.03 984 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 14:45 5.01 976 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 13:45 5.00 972 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 12:45 4.97 961 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 11:45 4.93 947 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 10:45 4.86 921 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 09:45 4.79 896 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 08:45 4.71 868 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 07:45 4.57 820 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 06:45 4.32 737 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 05:45 4.00 637 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 04:45 3.74 560 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 03:45 3.54 505 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 02:45 3.41 470 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 01:45 3.35 454 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-16 00:45 3.31 444 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490
2026-04-15 23:45 3.26 431 18000 (1945) 199 (1932) 1840 320 395 509 546 895 1660 2140 3840 8490

A total of 41 rows are displayed for years 1923 through 2025.