Salt River (Missouri), New London (05508000)

State

Missouri

Latest

Unknown (2160 cfs)

River

Salt River

Rating

Observed

Estimated

Updated

2026-04-27 4:00 (40 minutes ago)

(none)

Discharge

2160 cfs (median: 996 cfs)

(none)

Height

5.22 feet

(none)

Trend

Rising (falling over 24 hours)

(none)

USGS

USGS Site ( External icon

Duck Duck Go Maps)

(none)

Trips for Salt River (Missouri), New London (05508000)

Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
2021-07-21	Bluff View	Indian Camp	Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7	High	9490	11.21	None	None Edmond, Brian Osborn, Daniel Osborn, Hannah The access below the reregulation dam was closed but we took the foot path to the river and put in there. This might have taken a bit off this trip distance but not much. We pushed off about 1230 hours and took out at 1740 hours. At the end, we found an exhausted and nearly drowned groundhog that we gently put up in the vegetation. S/he couldn't even move from the boat ramp. This was Daniel and Hannah's first float trip as newlyweds! USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 9490 Height: 11.21 Source: Edmond
2019-07-14	Indian Camp	Bailey Bridge	Total trip distance: 10.4 miles10.4	High	7720	9.73	None	None Trantham, Megan No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 7720 Height: 9.73 Source: Trantham
2015-07-27	Bluff View	Indian Camp	Total trip distance: 18.7 miles18.7	High	7390	9.76	None	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Chase Luebrecht, Olivia Storts, Amy Jo Storts, Kaleb The water was flowing from the beginning of this trip. We made this distance in 6 1/2 hours with minimal stops for swimming and resting. USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 7390 Height: 9.76 Source: Edmond
2014-07-28	Rt H	Indian Camp	Total trip distance: 18.7 miles12.3	Good	1200	4.46	None	None Bufford, Anne Marie Edmond, Brian Grote, Bob Grote, Hannah Hays, Chloe Although we had normal water much of the afternoon, the pulse of water from power generation helped us through the latter part of the day. USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 1200 Height: 4.46 Source: Edmond
2016-06-10	Shanks	Mississippi River	Total trip distance: 6.2 miles4.6	Good	39	2.53	Poor	None Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Grote, Camryn Grote, Chase Houseworth, Owen Houseworth, Wyatt Storts, Amy Jo There was no current on the Salt River at all. At times, we were paddling against the wind. If we had a straight tail wind, or there was a flow, the trip would have been much better. USGS Gauge Data: New London (05508000) Discharge: 39 Height: 2.53 Source: Edmond

Date

Start

End

Distance

Condition

Discharge

Height

Fishing

Details

2021-07-21

Bluff View

Indian Camp

High

9490

11.21

None

2019-07-14

Indian Camp

Bailey Bridge

High

7720

9.73

None

2015-07-27

Bluff View

Indian Camp

High

7390

9.76

None

2014-07-28

Rt H

Indian Camp

Good

1200

4.46

None

2016-06-10

Shanks

Mississippi River

Good

2.53

Poor

A total of 5 rows are displayed.

Miles	64.7
Trips	5
People	16
Dates	5
Years	5
Months	2
Rows	5
Sources	2

Miles

64.7

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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Salt River (Missouri), New London (05508000)

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Gauge Data Table

State	Missouri	Latest	Unknown (2160 cfs)
River	Salt River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-04-27 4:00 (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)
Discharge	2160 cfs (median: 996 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)
Height	5.22 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	(none)	(none)
Trend	Rising (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)
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)	(none)