Black River (Missouri), Poplar Bluff (07063000)

StateMissouriLatestLow (879 cfs)
RiverBlack RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-17 13:15 (41 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)4093
Discharge879 cfs (median: 1960 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)2065
Height1.34 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)992
TrendRising (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)651
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)340

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Trips for Black River (Missouri), Poplar Bluff (07063000)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-04-17 13:15 1.34 879 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 12:15 1.30 865 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 11:15 1.27 855 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 10:15 1.25 848 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 09:15 1.25 848 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 08:15 1.23 841 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 07:15 1.24 845 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 06:15 1.24 845 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 05:15 1.23 841 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 04:15 1.24 845 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 03:15 1.24 845 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 02:15 1.26 851 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 01:15 1.25 848 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-17 00:15 1.26 851 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-16 23:15 1.26 851 4360 (2008) 552 (1981) 2220 700 786 987 1140 1960 3270 3500 3980 4090
2026-04-16 22:15 1.27 855 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 21:15 1.27 855 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 20:15 1.27 855 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 19:15 1.27 855 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 18:15 1.28 858 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 17:15 1.30 865 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 16:15 1.21 834 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 15:15 1.20 831 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 14:15 1.19 827 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 13:15 1.18 824 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 12:15 1.17 821 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 11:15 1.15 814 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 10:15 1.14 810 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 09:15 1.13 807 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 08:15 1.12 804 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 07:15 1.12 804 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 06:15 1.12 804 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 05:15 1.12 804 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 04:15 1.11 800 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 03:15 1.11 800 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 02:15 1.10 797 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 01:15 1.10 797 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-16 00:15 1.10 797 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470
2026-04-15 23:15 1.11 800 5550 (1999) 559 (1981) 2310 624 810 1010 1160 2140 3580 3760 4110 4470

A total of 39 rows are displayed for years 1949 through 2025.