Sac River (Missouri), Caplinger Mills (06919900)

State

Missouri

Latest

High (5070 cfs)

River

Sac River

Rating

Observed

Estimated

Updated

2026-04-17 12:45 (44 minutes ago)

(none)

6741

Discharge

5070 cfs (median: 1760 cfs)

(none)

2350

Height

12.96 feet

(none)

1695

Trend

Falling (rising over 24 hours)

1275

USGS

USGS Site ( External icon

Duck Duck Go Maps)

(none)

Trips for Sac River (Missouri), Caplinger Mills (06919900)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2014-08-17	Caplinger Mills	Rt N	Total trip distance: 0.7 miles0.7	Low	45	4.76	Poor	None Bowe, Michelle Edmond, Brian Edmond, Julian Water level and flow was very low. However, much of the distance was a pool or had sufficient flow to carry the canoe. The boat ramp at Caplinger Mills was primitive and difficult to use with just a 2WD van. USGS Gauge Data: Caplinger Mills (06919900) Discharge: 45 Height: 4.76 Source: Edmond

Date

Start

End

Distance

Condition

Discharge

Height

Fishing

Details

2014-08-17

Caplinger Mills

Rt N

Low

4.76

Poor

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Miles	0.7
Trips	1
People	3
Dates	1
Years	1
Months	1
Rows	1
Sources	1

Miles

0.7

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.

Classic Trip List

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Sac River (Missouri), Caplinger Mills (06919900)

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Trip Summary for Sac River (Missouri), Caplinger Mills (06919900)

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Gauge Data Table

State	Missouri	Latest	High (5070 cfs)
River	Sac River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-04-17 12:45 (44 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)	6741
Discharge	5070 cfs (median: 1760 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)	2350
Height	12.96 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)	1695
Trend	Falling (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	60	1275
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)	75