Big Sugar Creek (Missouri), Powell (07188653)

State

Missouri

Latest

Good (286 cfs)

River

Big Sugar Creek

Rating

Observed

Estimated

Updated

2026-04-17 11:15 (25 minutes ago)

(none)

930

Discharge

286 cfs (median: 125 cfs)

(none)

410

Height

5.45 feet

171

Trend

Steady (falling over 24 hours)

USGS

USGS Site ( External icon

Duck Duck Go Maps)

(none)

Trips for Big Sugar Creek (Missouri), Powell (07188653)

Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
2020-05-30	Creekside	Pineville	Total trip distance: 17.2 miles17.2	Good	341	6.42	None	None Crowder, Melissa Very good float. This did run quickly but the way was open and the water was only a little turbid. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 341 Height: 6.42 Source: Crowder
2020-06-06	Cyclone	Sugar Island	Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4	Good	182	5.88	None	None Crowder, Melissa Much slower than previous weekend. Still floatable but slower. Dragging was avoidable. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 182 Height: 5.88 Source: Crowder
2005-05-29	Cyclone	Big Elk Camp	Total trip distance: 9.9 miles9.9	Good	130		None	None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 130 Height: Source: Edmond
2016-10-15	Powell	Cyclone (B)	Total trip distance: 14.6 miles9.6	Good	81	5.10	Fair	LMB LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The water level rating should actually be right between low and good. There was still enough water to navigate, but I had to push through several low water gravel bar-ish areas. Got bit by a spider on my right side under my arm. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 81 Height: 5.10 Source: Van Someren
2016-10-16	Cyclone (B)	Deep Ford	Total trip distance: 14.6 miles5.0	Good	66	4.99	Fair	LMB LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The water level rating should actually be right between low and good. There was still enough water to navigate, but I had to push through several low water gravel bar-ish areas. Got bit by a spider on my right side under my arm. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 66 Height: 4.99 Source: Van Someren
2014-11-10	Deep Ford	Elk River	Total trip distance: 4.1 miles4.1	Good	48	4.28	Fair	SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 48 Height: 4.28 Source: Fillmore
2013-06-27	Mac's Big Rock	Sugar Island	Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0	Low	39	3.90	Fair	SMB KSB LSF Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Keith Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 39 Height: 3.90 Source: Fillmore

Date

Start

End

Distance

Condition

Discharge

Height

Fishing

Details

2020-05-30

Creekside

Pineville

Good

341

6.42

None

2020-06-06

Cyclone

Sugar Island

Good

182

5.88

None

2005-05-29

Cyclone

Big Elk Camp

Good

130

None

2016-10-15

Powell

Cyclone (B)

Good

5.10

Fair

2016-10-16

Cyclone (B)

Deep Ford

Good

4.99

Fair

2014-11-10

Deep Ford

Elk River

Good

4.28

Fair

2013-06-27

Mac's Big Rock

Sugar Island

Low

3.90

Fair

A total of 7 rows are displayed.

Miles	59.2
Trips	6
People	11
Dates	7
Years	5
Months	4
Rows	7
Sources	4

Miles

59.2

Trips

People

Dates

Years

Months

Rows

Sources

Condition Descriptions

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.
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.
Good - 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.
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.
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.
Potential - Evaluative discharge ratings do not exist for this gauge and water level. However, the current discharge is at or above the historic median value for today's date, indicating that conditions might be sufficient for a successful trip.
Unknown - A value of unknown indicates that enough information has not yet been gathered to determine a rating at the current river level. Review gauge and river data for more information.

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Big Sugar Creek (Missouri), Powell (07188653)

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Gauge Data Table

State	Missouri	Latest	Good (286 cfs)
River	Big Sugar Creek	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-04-17 11:15 (25 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)	930
Discharge	286 cfs (median: 125 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)	410
Height	5.45 feet	Good - 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	80	171
Trend	Steady (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	50	70
USGS	USGS Site ( 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)	19