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Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

State	Missouri	Latest	Unknown (729 cfs)
River	Big River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-04-17 5:00 (33 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	729 cfs (median: 669 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	4.05 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 (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)	(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)

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Trips for Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2020-07-05	Merrill Horse	Browns Ford	Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5	Good	572	3.79	Poor	None Bray, Matt Hulsey, Derek Water was not up but very muddy with visibility under a foot. USGS Gauge Data: Richwoods (07018100) Discharge: 572 Height: 3.79 Source: Bray

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

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A total of 344 rows are displayed for years 1950 through 2025.