Black River (Missouri), Leeper (07062500)

StateMissouriLatestGood (883 cfs)
RiverBlack RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-17 7:30 (1 hour 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)3539
Discharge883 cfs (median: 1650 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)1266
Height3.47 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)716
TrendSteady (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)428
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)221

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Trips for Black River (Missouri), Leeper (07062500)

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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 07:30 3.47 883 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 06:30 3.47 883 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 05:30 3.47 883 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 04:30 3.46 878 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 03:30 3.46 878 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 02:30 3.46 878 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 01:30 3.43 862 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-17 00:30 3.40 846 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-16 23:30 3.35 820 3950 (1975) 400 (1981) 1830 458 552 730 867 1650 2860 3050 3630 3820
2026-04-16 22:30 3.27 779 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 21:30 3.23 758 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 20:30 3.15 718 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 19:30 3.07 679 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 18:30 2.95 623 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 17:30 2.87 587 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 16:30 2.85 578 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 15:30 2.82 564 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 14:30 2.81 560 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 13:30 2.81 560 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 12:30 2.81 560 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 11:30 2.81 560 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 10:30 2.81 560 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 09:30 2.82 564 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 08:30 2.82 564 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 07:30 2.83 569 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 06:30 2.83 569 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 05:30 2.83 569 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 04:30 2.83 569 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 03:30 2.83 569 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 02:30 2.81 560 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 01:30 2.80 556 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-16 00:30 2.80 556 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870
2026-04-15 23:30 2.80 556 4110 (1975) 408 (1981) 1780 484 554 684 811 1460 2810 3190 3630 3870

A total of 33 rows are displayed for years 1949 through 2025.