The Missouri River is a freestone river in Missouri.
4 USGS gauges on the water report flow. 1 guide nearby are listed here.
Missouri River is a freestone river in Missouri.
Pick one of its USGS gauges and hear from us when the flow moves into or out of its usual range for the date, or crosses a flow you set. We check the public USGS reading every 2 hours and email only when it crosses, at most once every 6 hours. Flow alone is not a fishing forecast or a safety call.
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Gauges, shops and guides within 40 miles
Map of Missouri River: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Missouri River with 4 USGS gauges.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Missouri River in a straight line, nearest first, with what anglers found when they went. The map says a restroom is there, not whether it is clean or open today.
Map of 6 restrooms near Missouri River
Skip the map; every place is in the list belowMap of 6 restrooms near Missouri River, numbered as in the list, with the water’s point marked.
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Agency-named bass waterRepresentative photo · not Smithville LakeFog on Lake Taneycomo, Missouri. Photo: Luke Wisley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Smithville Lake.
Missouri · about 29 mi
Agency-named bass waterRepresentative photo · not Longview LakeMissouri · about 61 mi
Agency-named bass waterRepresentative photo · not Montrose LakeCaddo Lake on the Texas-Louisiana line. Photo: Maciej Kraus, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Montrose Lake.
Missouri · about 112 mi
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At Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO (USGS 06818000) · 1 of 4 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 06818000 · NWS SJSM7
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 4:35 PM CST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 185 readings from Oct 29, 5:35 PM CDT to Nov 5, 4:35 PM CST; ranging 40,700 to 54,400 ft³/s; latest 53,800 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:35 PM CST | 53,800 | 9.72 | – |
| Nov 5, 3:40 PM CST | 53,800 | 9.71 | 57.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM CST | 53,600 | 9.68 | 57.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:50 PM CST | 53,600 | 9.67 | 57.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:55 PM CST | 53,600 | 9.68 | 58.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM CST | 53,500 | 9.66 | 58.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:05 AM CST | 53,400 | 9.64 | 58.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:10 AM CST | 53,400 | 9.63 | 58.1 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM CST | 53,200 | 9.6 | 58.3 |
| Nov 5, 8:20 AM CST | 53,200 | 9.59 | 58.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:25 AM CST | 53,000 | 9.55 | – |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM CST | 52,900 | 9.53 | – |
| Nov 5, 5:35 AM CST | 52,700 | 9.5 | – |
| Nov 5, 4:40 AM CST | 52,700 | 9.5 | 58.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM CST | 52,500 | 9.46 | 58.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:50 AM CST | 52,500 | 9.47 | 58.6 |
| Nov 5, 1:55 AM CST | 52,500 | 9.46 | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM CST | 52,500 | 9.46 | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:05 AM CST | 52,500 | 9.47 | 59 |
| Nov 4, 11:10 PM CST | 52,500 | 9.47 | 59 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM CST | 52,600 | 9.48 | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:20 PM CST | 52,800 | 9.52 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:25 PM CST | 53,000 | 9.55 | – |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM CST | 53,100 | 9.57 | – |
| Nov 4, 6:35 PM CST | 53,200 | 9.6 | – |
| Nov 4, 5:40 PM CST | 53,300 | 9.62 | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM CST | 53,500 | 9.66 | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:50 PM CST | 53,700 | 9.7 | 59.9 |
| Nov 4, 2:55 PM CST | 54,000 | 9.74 | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM CST | 54,100 | 9.76 | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:05 PM CST | 54,100 | 9.77 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:10 PM CST | 54,200 | 9.79 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM CST | 54,300 | 9.81 | 60.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:20 AM CST | 54,400 | 9.82 | 60.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:25 AM CST | 54,300 | 9.8 | – |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM CST | 54,300 | 9.8 | – |
| Nov 4, 7:35 AM CST | 54,300 | 9.8 | – |
| Nov 4, 6:40 AM CST | 54,300 | 9.8 | 60.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM CST | 54,300 | 9.81 | 60.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:50 AM CST | 54,200 | 9.78 | 60.8 |
| Nov 4, 3:55 AM CST | 54,000 | 9.74 | 60.8 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM CST | 53,800 | 9.71 | 60.8 |
| Nov 4, 2:05 AM CST | 53,500 | 9.65 | 61 |
| Nov 4, 1:10 AM CST | 53,200 | 9.6 | 61 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM CST | 52,700 | 9.51 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:20 PM CST | 52,200 | 9.4 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:25 PM CST | 51,800 | 9.32 | – |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM CST | 51,200 | 9.21 | – |
| Nov 3, 8:35 PM CST | 50,700 | 9.11 | – |
| Nov 3, 7:40 PM CST | 50,300 | 9.03 | 61.3 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM CST | 49,800 | 8.93 | 61.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:50 PM CST | 49,300 | 8.84 | 61.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:55 PM CST | 48,700 | 8.72 | 61.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM CST | 48,200 | 8.62 | 61.5 |
| Nov 3, 3:05 PM CST | 47,800 | 8.52 | 61.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:10 PM CST | 47,100 | 8.39 | 61.3 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM CST | 46,600 | 8.29 | 61.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:20 PM CST | 46,200 | 8.19 | 61.5 |
| Nov 3, 11:25 AM CST | 45,600 | 8.07 | – |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM CST | 45,100 | 7.98 | – |
| Nov 3, 9:35 AM CST | 44,900 | 7.93 | – |
| Nov 3, 8:40 AM CST | 44,600 | 7.87 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM CST | 44,300 | 7.8 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:50 AM CST | 44,100 | 7.75 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:55 AM CST | 44,000 | 7.73 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM CST | 43,600 | 7.64 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 4:05 AM CST | 43,600 | 7.64 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 3:10 AM CST | 43,500 | 7.63 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM CST | 43,500 | 7.62 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:20 AM CST | 43,400 | 7.61 | 61.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:25 AM CST | 43,400 | 7.6 | – |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM CST | 43,100 | 7.55 | – |
| Nov 2, 10:35 PM CST | 43,200 | 7.56 | – |
| Nov 2, 9:40 PM CST | 43,200 | 7.57 | 60.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM CST | 43,200 | 7.57 | 60.8 |
| Nov 2, 7:50 PM CST | 43,300 | 7.59 | 60.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:55 PM CST | 43,400 | 7.61 | 60.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM CST | 43,500 | 7.63 | 60.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:05 PM CST | 43,500 | 7.63 | 60.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:10 PM CST | 43,500 | 7.63 | 60.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM CST | 43,300 | 7.59 | 60.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:20 PM CST | 43,400 | 7.6 | 60.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:25 PM CST | 43,400 | 7.61 | – |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM CST | 43,500 | 7.63 | – |
| Nov 2, 11:35 AM CST | 43,600 | 7.64 | – |
| Nov 2, 10:40 AM CST | 43,600 | 7.65 | 60.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM CST | 43,600 | 7.66 | 60.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:50 AM CST | 43,700 | 7.68 | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:55 AM CST | 43,900 | 7.71 | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM CST | 44,000 | 7.74 | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 6:05 AM CST | 44,100 | 7.75 | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 5:10 AM CST | 44,000 | 7.74 | 59.9 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM CST | 44,200 | 7.77 | 59.7 |
| Nov 2, 3:20 AM CST | 44,300 | 7.79 | 59.7 |
| Nov 2, 2:25 AM CST | 44,300 | 7.81 | – |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM CST | 44,500 | 7.84 | – |
| Nov 2, 12:35 AM CST | 44,500 | 7.84 | – |
| Nov 1, 11:40 PM CST | 44,700 | 7.88 | 59.7 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM CST | 44,800 | 7.91 | 59.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:50 PM CST | 45,000 | 7.94 | 59.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:55 PM CST | 45,000 | 7.95 | 59.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM CST | 45,100 | 7.96 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:05 PM CST | 45,200 | 7.99 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:10 PM CST | 45,300 | 8.02 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM CST | 45,400 | 8.04 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:20 PM CST | 45,400 | 8.04 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:25 PM CST | 45,600 | 8.07 | – |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM CST | 45,700 | 8.09 | – |
| Nov 1, 1:35 PM CST | 45,600 | 8.08 | – |
| Nov 1, 12:40 PM CST | 45,800 | 8.11 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM CST | 45,800 | 8.11 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:50 AM CST | 45,900 | 8.13 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:55 AM CST | 46,000 | 8.15 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM CST | 45,900 | 8.14 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:05 AM CST | 46,000 | 8.16 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:10 AM CST | 46,100 | 8.18 | 59.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM CST | 46,200 | 8.2 | 60.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:20 AM CST | 46,200 | 8.2 | 60.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:25 AM CST | 46,200 | 8.21 | – |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM CST | 46,300 | 8.23 | – |
| Nov 1, 2:35 AM CST | 46,400 | 8.25 | – |
| Nov 1, 1:40 AM CST | 46,400 | 8.25 | 60.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM CDT | 46,500 | 8.27 | 60.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:50 AM CDT | 46,600 | 8.28 | 60.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:55 PM CDT | 46,700 | 8.3 | 60.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM CDT | 46,800 | 8.33 | 60.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:05 PM CDT | 46,900 | 8.35 | 60.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:10 PM CDT | 47,000 | 8.37 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM CDT | 47,100 | 8.39 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:20 PM CDT | 47,300 | 8.42 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:25 PM CDT | 47,300 | 8.43 | – |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM CDT | 47,600 | 8.49 | – |
| Oct 31, 4:35 PM CDT | 47,800 | 8.53 | – |
| Oct 31, 3:40 PM CDT | 47,900 | 8.56 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM CDT | 48,100 | 8.6 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:50 PM CDT | 48,400 | 8.66 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:55 PM CDT | 48,600 | 8.69 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM CDT | 48,700 | 8.72 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 11:05 AM CDT | 49,000 | 8.78 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 10:10 AM CDT | 49,200 | 8.81 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM CDT | 49,300 | 8.83 | 60.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:20 AM CDT | 49,400 | 8.86 | 60.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:25 AM CDT | 49,500 | 8.88 | – |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM CDT | 49,500 | 8.88 | – |
| Oct 31, 5:35 AM CDT | 49,400 | 8.86 | – |
| Oct 31, 4:40 AM CDT | 49,400 | 8.86 | 61 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM CDT | 49,000 | 8.78 | 61 |
| Oct 31, 2:50 AM CDT | 48,900 | 8.76 | 61.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:55 AM CDT | 48,700 | 8.71 | 61.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM CDT | 48,200 | 8.62 | 61.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:05 AM CDT | 47,700 | 8.5 | 61.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:10 PM CDT | 47,000 | 8.36 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM CDT | 46,300 | 8.22 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:20 PM CDT | 45,500 | 8.06 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 8:25 PM CDT | 44,800 | 7.9 | – |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM CDT | 44,100 | 7.75 | – |
| Oct 30, 6:35 PM CDT | 43,500 | 7.62 | – |
| Oct 30, 5:40 PM CDT | 43,000 | 7.52 | 61.7 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM CDT | 42,500 | 7.41 | 61.7 |
| Oct 30, 3:50 PM CDT | 42,100 | 7.33 | 61.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:55 PM CDT | 41,800 | 7.26 | 61.5 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM CDT | 41,600 | 7.22 | 61.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:05 PM CDT | 41,500 | 7.19 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:10 PM CDT | 41,500 | 7.18 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM CDT | 41,400 | 7.17 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:20 AM CDT | 41,400 | 7.17 | 61.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:25 AM CDT | 41,200 | 7.13 | – |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM CDT | 41,200 | 7.12 | – |
| Oct 30, 7:35 AM CDT | 41,200 | 7.13 | – |
| Oct 30, 6:40 AM CDT | 41,200 | 7.13 | 61.7 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM CDT | 41,100 | 7.1 | 61.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:50 AM CDT | 41,000 | 7.09 | 61.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:55 AM CDT | 41,000 | 7.09 | 62.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM CDT | 40,800 | 7.04 | 62.2 |
| Oct 30, 2:05 AM CDT | 40,800 | 7.04 | 62.2 |
| Oct 30, 1:10 AM CDT | 40,800 | 7.04 | 62.4 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM CDT | 40,800 | 7.03 | 62.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:20 PM CDT | 40,900 | 7.05 | 62.6 |
| Oct 29, 10:25 PM CDT | 40,800 | 7.04 | – |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM CDT | 40,800 | 7.03 | – |
| Oct 29, 8:35 PM CDT | 40,800 | 7.04 | – |
| Oct 29, 7:40 PM CDT | 40,800 | 7.03 | 62.8 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM CDT | 40,700 | 7.02 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 5:50 PM CDT | 40,700 | 7.02 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 5:35 PM CDT | 40,700 | 7.02 | – |
Normal for Nov 5: 36,100–54,500 ft³/s (middle half of 69 years of record). Now: 53,800 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 53,800 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 69 years of record (1958–2026): 10th 23,200, 25th 36,100, median 43,100, 75th 54,500, 90th 72,500 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 18,400 ft³/s, highest 116,000 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+0.6% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 9.69 ft stage, 52,100 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:35 PM CST (NWS gauge SJSM7; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:43 AM CST. Highest point: 10.1 ft, 54,300 ft³/s on Nov 6, 12:00 AM CST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 9.9 ft | 53,200 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 10.1 ft | 54,300 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 10.1 ft | 54,300 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 9.8 ft | 52,700 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 9.2 ft | 49,600 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 8.2 ft | 44,600 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Federal guidance. Missouri Department of Conservation publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Missouri rule, with Missouri Department of Conservation's own figure added:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 57.9°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 59.7°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)This gauge is on our page for Missouri River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Cold water. Water 57.9°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
USGS 06821250 · NWS PKVM7
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 4:45 PM CST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 166 readings from Oct 29, 5:45 PM CDT to Nov 5, 4:45 PM CST; ranging 40,100 to 64,600 ft³/s; latest 63,900 ft³/s; 1 gap in the record.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM CST | 63,900 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM CST | 63,900 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM CST | 63,800 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM CST | 63,700 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM CST | 63,800 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM CST | 63,900 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM CST | 64,000 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM CST | 64,400 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM CST | 64,400 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM CST | 64,600 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM CST | 64,500 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM CST | 64,500 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM CST | 64,400 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM CST | 64,200 | 14.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM CST | 64,000 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM CST | 64,000 | 14.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM CST | 63,800 | 14.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM CST | 63,600 | 14.1 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM CST | 63,500 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM CST | 63,400 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM CST | 63,200 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM CST | 62,900 | 13.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM CST | 62,500 | 13.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM CST | 62,000 | 13.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM CST | 61,400 | 13.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM CST | 60,500 | 13.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM CST | 59,700 | 13.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM CST | 59,000 | 13.2 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM CST | 58,300 | 13.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM CST | 57,500 | 12.9 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM CST | 56,700 | 12.8 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM CST | 55,800 | 12.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM CST | 54,800 | 12.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM CST | 53,800 | 12.2 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM CST | 52,700 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM CST | 51,700 | 11.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM CST | 50,800 | 11.6 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM CST | 49,900 | 11.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM CST | 49,200 | 11.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM CST | 47,900 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM CST | 47,400 | 10.9 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM CST | 47,000 | 10.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM CST | 46,600 | 10.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM CST | 46,400 | 10.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM CST | 46,100 | 10.7 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM CST | 46,000 | 10.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM CST | 45,700 | 10.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM CST | 45,800 | 10.6 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM CST | 45,800 | 10.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM CST | 45,400 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM CST | 45,400 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM CST | 45,300 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM CST | 45,400 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM CST | 45,500 | 10.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM CST | 45,400 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM CST | 45,600 | 10.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM CST | 45,400 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM CST | 45,100 | 10.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM CST | 44,800 | 10.4 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM CST | 44,400 | 10.3 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM CST | 44,400 | 10.3 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM CST | 44,600 | 10.3 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM CST | 44,500 | 10.3 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM CST | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM CST | 44,000 | 10.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM CST | 44,000 | 10.2 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM CST | 43,900 | 10.2 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM CST | 44,500 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM CST | 44,500 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM CST | 44,600 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM CST | 44,700 | 10.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM CST | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM CST | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM CST | 44,400 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM CST | 44,300 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM CST | 44,300 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM CST | 44,500 | 10.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM CST | 44,700 | 10.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM CST | 44,600 | 10.4 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM CST | 44,800 | 10.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM CST | 45,100 | 10.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM CST | 45,200 | 10.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM CST | 45,300 | 10.5 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM CST | 45,300 | 10.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM CST | 45,500 | 10.5 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM CST | 45,700 | 10.6 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM CST | 46,000 | 10.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM CST | 45,900 | 10.6 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM CST | 46,100 | 10.7 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM CST | 46,200 | 10.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM CST | 46,400 | 10.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM CST | 46,500 | 10.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM CST | 46,600 | 10.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM CST | 46,700 | 10.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM CST | 46,900 | 10.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM CST | 47,100 | 10.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM CST | 47,200 | 10.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM CST | 47,200 | 10.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM CST | 47,300 | 10.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM CST | 47,400 | 10.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM CST | 47,500 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM CST | 47,600 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM CST | 47,900 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM CST | 48,000 | 11.1 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM CST | 48,200 | 11.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM CST | 48,300 | 11.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM CST | 48,400 | 11.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM CDT | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM CDT | 48,400 | 11.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM CDT | 48,300 | 11.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM CDT | 48,200 | 11.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM CDT | 48,000 | 11.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM CDT | 47,900 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM CDT | 47,600 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM CDT | 47,300 | 10.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM CDT | 46,900 | 10.8 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM CDT | 46,500 | 10.8 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM CDT | 46,200 | 10.7 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM CDT | 45,700 | 10.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM CDT | 45,100 | 10.5 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM CDT | 44,700 | 10.4 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM CDT | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM CDT | 43,800 | 10.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM CDT | 43,300 | 10.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM CDT | 43,000 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM CDT | 42,700 | 9.96 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM CDT | 42,400 | 9.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM CDT | 42,100 | 9.85 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM CDT | 42,000 | 9.82 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM CDT | 41,800 | 9.78 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM CDT | 41,700 | 9.75 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM CDT | 41,500 | 9.72 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM CDT | 41,500 | 9.71 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM CDT | 41,500 | 9.71 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM CDT | 41,400 | 9.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM CDT | 41,400 | 9.69 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM CDT | 41,300 | 9.68 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM CDT | 41,200 | 9.66 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM CDT | 41,100 | 9.64 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM CDT | 41,100 | 9.63 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM CDT | 40,800 | 9.57 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM CDT | 41,000 | 9.61 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM CDT | 40,900 | 9.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM CDT | 40,800 | 9.58 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM CDT | 40,700 | 9.56 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM CDT | 40,400 | 9.49 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM CDT | 40,600 | 9.53 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM CDT | 40,600 | 9.53 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM CDT | 40,400 | 9.5 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM CDT | 40,400 | 9.5 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM CDT | 40,400 | 9.49 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM CDT | 40,400 | 9.49 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM CDT | 40,300 | 9.47 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM CDT | 40,300 | 9.47 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM CDT | 40,200 | 9.46 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM CDT | 40,300 | 9.47 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM CDT | 40,200 | 9.46 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM CDT | 40,200 | 9.45 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM CDT | 40,200 | 9.45 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM CDT | 40,100 | 9.44 |
| Oct 29, 5:45 PM CDT | 40,100 | 9.44 |
Normal for Nov 5: 40,200–61,800 ft³/s (middle half of 10 years of record). Now: 63,900 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 63,900 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 10 years of record (2017–2026): 10th 37,200, 25th 40,200, median 44,700, 75th 61,800, 90th 116,000 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 37,000 ft³/s, highest 118,000 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+4.1% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 14.1 ft stage, 63,900 ft³/s at Nov 5, 4:45 PM CST (NWS gauge PKVM7; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:43 AM CST. Highest point: 15 ft, 69,100 ft³/s on Nov 7, 6:00 AM CST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 14.2 ft | 64,500 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 14.8 ft | 67,900 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 15 ft | 69,100 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 14.9 ft | 68,500 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 13.2 ft | 58,900 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 11.6 ft | 50,400 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer. Missouri Department of Conservation publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Missouri rule, with Missouri Department of Conservation's own figure added: 68°F and 70°F.
This gauge is on our page for Missouri River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
USGS 06893000 · NWS KCDM7
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 4:30 PM CST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 5:30 PM CDT to Nov 5, 4:30 PM CST; ranging 43,900 to 77,400 ft³/s; latest 77,200 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM CST | 77,200 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM CST | 77,200 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM CST | 77,200 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM CST | 77,400 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM CST | 77,200 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM CST | 77,300 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM CST | 77,100 | 15.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM CST | 76,900 | 15.8 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM CST | 76,700 | 15.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM CST | 76,400 | 15.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM CST | 75,900 | 15.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM CST | 75,400 | 15.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM CST | 74,800 | 15.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM CST | 73,900 | 15.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM CST | 72,900 | 15.3 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM CST | 71,900 | 15.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM CST | 70,700 | 14.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM CST | 69,600 | 14.7 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM CST | 68,300 | 14.6 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM CST | 67,100 | 14.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM CST | 65,700 | 14.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM CST | 64,400 | 13.9 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM CST | 63,000 | 13.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM CST | 62,000 | 13.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM CST | 60,600 | 13.3 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM CST | 59,500 | 13.1 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM CST | 58,500 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM CST | 57,500 | 12.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM CST | 56,600 | 12.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM CST | 55,800 | 12.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM CST | 55,100 | 12.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM CST | 54,500 | 12.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM CST | 54,000 | 12.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM CST | 53,700 | 12.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM CST | 53,300 | 12.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM CST | 53,200 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM CST | 53,000 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM CST | 52,900 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM CST | 52,700 | 11.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM CST | 52,300 | 11.9 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM CST | 52,200 | 11.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM CST | 51,900 | 11.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM CST | 51,400 | 11.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM CST | 50,900 | 11.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM CST | 50,600 | 11.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM CST | 50,200 | 11.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM CST | 50,300 | 11.5 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM CST | 50,100 | 11.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM CST | 49,500 | 11.4 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM CST | 48,800 | 11.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM CST | 48,600 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM CST | 48,300 | 11.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM CST | 48,500 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM CST | 48,700 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM CST | 48,700 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM CST | 48,800 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM CST | 48,800 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM CST | 48,800 | 11.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM CST | 48,900 | 11.3 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM CST | 49,100 | 11.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM CST | 49,100 | 11.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM CST | 49,200 | 11.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM CST | 49,300 | 11.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM CST | 49,400 | 11.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM CST | 49,600 | 11.4 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM CST | 49,700 | 11.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM CST | 49,700 | 11.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM CST | 49,900 | 11.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM CST | 50,000 | 11.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM CST | 50,100 | 11.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM CST | 50,300 | 11.5 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM CST | 50,300 | 11.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM CST | 50,500 | 11.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM CST | 50,600 | 11.6 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM CST | 50,800 | 11.6 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM CST | 50,900 | 11.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM CST | 51,000 | 11.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM CST | 51,200 | 11.7 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM CST | 51,400 | 11.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM CST | 51,600 | 11.7 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM CST | 51,800 | 11.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM CST | 51,900 | 11.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM CST | 52,100 | 11.8 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM CST | 52,100 | 11.8 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM CST | 52,400 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM CST | 52,400 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM CST | 52,600 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM CST | 52,700 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM CST | 52,600 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM CST | 52,700 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM CST | 52,800 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM CST | 52,700 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM CST | 52,500 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM CST | 52,500 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM CST | 52,200 | 11.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM CST | 52,000 | 11.8 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM CDT | 51,700 | 11.8 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM CDT | 51,300 | 11.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM CDT | 50,900 | 11.6 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM CDT | 50,600 | 11.6 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM CDT | 50,100 | 11.5 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM CDT | 49,800 | 11.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM CDT | 49,400 | 11.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM CDT | 49,100 | 11.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM CDT | 48,600 | 11.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM CDT | 48,200 | 11.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM CDT | 47,700 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM CDT | 47,400 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM CDT | 46,900 | 10.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM CDT | 46,500 | 10.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM CDT | 46,100 | 10.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM CDT | 45,800 | 10.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM CDT | 45,500 | 10.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT | 45,300 | 10.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM CDT | 45,100 | 10.5 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM CDT | 44,900 | 10.5 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM CDT | 44,800 | 10.5 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM CDT | 44,800 | 10.5 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM CDT | 44,600 | 10.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM CDT | 44,600 | 10.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM CDT | 44,700 | 10.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM CDT | 44,600 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM CDT | 44,600 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM CDT | 44,600 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM CDT | 44,400 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM CDT | 44,400 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM CDT | 44,300 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM CDT | 44,300 | 10.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM CDT | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM CDT | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM CDT | 44,200 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM CDT | 44,100 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM CDT | 44,100 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM CDT | 44,000 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM CDT | 44,100 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM CDT | 44,100 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM CDT | 44,000 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM CDT | 43,900 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM CDT | 44,000 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM CDT | 44,000 | 10.3 |
| Oct 29, 5:30 PM CDT | 44,100 | 10.3 |
Normal for Nov 5: 40,800–65,000 ft³/s (middle half of 69 years of record). Now: 77,200 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 77,200 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 69 years of record (1958–2026): 10th 29,900, 25th 40,800, median 48,200, 75th 65,000, 90th 79,700 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 20,500 ft³/s, highest 136,000 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 13%, from 68,300 to 77,200 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 15.9 ft stage, 78,300 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:30 PM CST (NWS gauge KCDM7; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:43 AM CST. Highest point: 15.9 ft, 78,300 ft³/s on Nov 5, 12:00 PM CST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 15.9 ft | 78,300 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 15.5 ft | 75,500 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 15.6 ft | 76,200 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 15.4 ft | 74,900 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 14.1 ft | 66,300 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 12.9 ft | 59,000 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 11.8 ft | 52,700 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 11 ft | 48,300 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer. Missouri Department of Conservation publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Missouri rule, with Missouri Department of Conservation's own figure added: 68°F and 70°F.
This gauge is on our page for Missouri River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 13%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
USGS 06894650 · NWS NAPM7
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:00 PM CST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:00 PM CDT to Nov 5, 5:00 PM CST; ranging 45,100 to 76,600 ft³/s; latest 76,600 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM CST | 76,600 | 12 | 60.6 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM CST | 76,300 | 12 | 60.6 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM CST | 76,300 | 12 | 60.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM CST | 76,100 | 11.9 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM CST | 75,900 | 11.9 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM CST | 75,700 | 11.9 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM CST | 75,600 | 11.9 | 60.6 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM CST | 75,400 | 11.8 | 60.6 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM CST | 74,700 | 11.8 | 60.6 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM CST | 74,100 | 11.7 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM CST | 73,400 | 11.6 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM CST | 72,600 | 11.5 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM CST | 71,800 | 11.4 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM CST | 71,000 | 11.3 | 61 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM CST | 70,000 | 11.1 | 61 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM CST | 68,900 | 11 | 61 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM CST | 67,900 | 10.8 | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM CST | 66,600 | 10.6 | 61.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM CST | 65,400 | 10.5 | 61.2 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM CST | 64,200 | 10.3 | 61.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM CST | 63,400 | 10.2 | 61.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM CST | 62,000 | 9.95 | 61.3 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM CST | 61,200 | 9.82 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM CST | 60,300 | 9.69 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM CST | 60,000 | 9.64 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM CST | 59,000 | 9.49 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM CST | 58,400 | 9.39 | 61.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM CST | 57,700 | 9.28 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM CST | 57,200 | 9.21 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM CST | 56,900 | 9.16 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM CST | 56,400 | 9.08 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM CST | 56,500 | 9.09 | 61.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM CST | 56,400 | 9.07 | 61.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM CST | 56,200 | 9.04 | 61.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM CST | 56,100 | 9.03 | 61.7 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM CST | 56,100 | 9.02 | 61.7 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM CST | 56,100 | 9.03 | 61.7 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM CST | 56,200 | 9.04 | 61.9 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM CST | 56,200 | 9.04 | 61.9 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM CST | 56,200 | 9.04 | 61.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM CST | 56,300 | 9.06 | 61.9 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM CST | 56,300 | 9.06 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM CST | 56,100 | 9.03 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM CST | 56,100 | 9.03 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM CST | 55,900 | 8.99 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM CST | 55,600 | 8.95 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM CST | 55,600 | 8.94 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM CST | 55,000 | 8.85 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM CST | 54,700 | 8.79 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM CST | 54,200 | 8.72 | 62.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM CST | 53,600 | 8.62 | 62.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM CST | 53,500 | 8.59 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM CST | 52,600 | 8.45 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM CST | 52,200 | 8.38 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM CST | 51,700 | 8.3 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM CST | 51,300 | 8.22 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM CST | 51,000 | 8.18 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM CST | 50,800 | 8.14 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM CST | 50,700 | 8.12 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM CST | 50,300 | 8.05 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM CST | 50,300 | 8.06 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM CST | 50,300 | 8.05 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM CST | 50,200 | 8.03 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM CST | 50,200 | 8.04 | 62.1 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM CST | 50,100 | 8.01 | 62.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM CST | 50,100 | 8.02 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM CST | 50,200 | 8.04 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM CST | 50,300 | 8.05 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM CST | 50,600 | 8.1 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM CST | 50,500 | 8.09 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM CST | 50,600 | 8.11 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM CST | 50,700 | 8.12 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM CST | 50,900 | 8.15 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM CST | 51,100 | 8.19 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM CST | 51,100 | 8.19 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM CST | 51,200 | 8.21 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM CST | 51,400 | 8.25 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM CST | 51,700 | 8.29 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM CST | 51,700 | 8.29 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM CST | 51,800 | 8.31 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM CST | 51,900 | 8.33 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM CST | 52,200 | 8.38 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM CST | 52,100 | 8.37 | 62.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM CST | 52,200 | 8.38 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM CST | 52,200 | 8.38 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM CST | 52,500 | 8.43 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM CST | 52,700 | 8.46 | 62.2 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM CST | 52,800 | 8.48 | 62.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM CST | 52,900 | 8.5 | 62.4 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM CST | 52,900 | 8.49 | 62.4 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM CST | 53,000 | 8.52 | 62.6 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM CST | 53,200 | 8.54 | 62.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM CST | 53,100 | 8.53 | 62.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM CST | 53,200 | 8.55 | 62.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM CST | 53,000 | 8.52 | 62.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM CST | 53,000 | 8.52 | 62.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM CST | 53,000 | 8.52 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM CST | 53,000 | 8.52 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM CST | 52,800 | 8.48 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM CST | 52,600 | 8.45 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM CST | 52,400 | 8.42 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM CST | 52,300 | 8.39 | 63.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM CST | 52,000 | 8.35 | 63.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM CST | 51,800 | 8.31 | 63.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM CST | 51,500 | 8.26 | 63.1 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM CST | 51,200 | 8.2 | 63.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM CST | 50,600 | 8.11 | 63.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM CST | 50,500 | 8.08 | 63.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM CST | 50,100 | 8.02 | 63.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM CST | 49,700 | 7.94 | 63.5 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM CST | 49,400 | 7.9 | 63.7 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM CST | 49,200 | 7.85 | 63.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM CST | 48,900 | 7.8 | 63.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM CDT | 48,500 | 7.73 | 63.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM CDT | 48,100 | 7.66 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM CDT | 47,800 | 7.6 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM CDT | 47,500 | 7.55 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM CDT | 47,200 | 7.5 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM CDT | 47,000 | 7.46 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM CDT | 46,800 | 7.42 | 64.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM CDT | 46,600 | 7.38 | 64.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM CDT | 46,600 | 7.38 | 64.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM CDT | 46,300 | 7.34 | 64.4 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM CDT | 46,200 | 7.32 | 64.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM CDT | 46,200 | 7.31 | 64.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM CDT | 46,000 | 7.28 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM CDT | 45,600 | 7.21 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM CDT | 46,100 | 7.29 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM CDT | 45,900 | 7.25 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM CDT | 45,900 | 7.25 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM CDT | 45,800 | 7.24 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM CDT | 45,600 | 7.21 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM CDT | 45,700 | 7.23 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM CDT | 45,700 | 7.23 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM CDT | 45,600 | 7.2 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM CDT | 45,500 | 7.19 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM CDT | 45,600 | 7.21 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM CDT | 45,500 | 7.19 | 64.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM CDT | 45,600 | 7.2 | 64.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM CDT | 45,500 | 7.18 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM CDT | 45,500 | 7.19 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM CDT | 45,300 | 7.14 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM CDT | 45,200 | 7.12 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM CDT | 45,200 | 7.13 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM CDT | 45,400 | 7.17 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM CDT | 45,100 | 7.11 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM CDT | 45,200 | 7.13 | 64.4 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM CDT | 45,300 | 7.15 | 64.2 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM CDT | 45,400 | 7.16 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM CDT | 45,300 | 7.14 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM CDT | 45,200 | 7.12 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM CDT | 45,200 | 7.13 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM CDT | 45,300 | 7.15 | 63.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM CDT | 45,200 | 7.13 | 63.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM CDT | 45,300 | 7.15 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM CDT | 45,400 | 7.16 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM CDT | 45,500 | 7.18 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM CDT | 45,400 | 7.16 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM CDT | 45,600 | 7.2 | 63.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM CDT | 45,500 | 7.19 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM CDT | 45,500 | 7.18 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM CDT | 45,500 | 7.19 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM CDT | 45,600 | 7.21 | 64 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM CDT | 45,600 | 7.21 | 64.2 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM CDT | 45,700 | 7.22 | 64.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM CDT | 45,400 | 7.17 | 64.2 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM CDT | 45,800 | 7.24 | 64.4 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM CDT | 45,900 | 7.25 | 64.4 |
| Oct 29, 6:00 PM CDT | 46,000 | 7.28 | 64.4 |
Normal for Nov 5: 44,300–53,300 ft³/s (middle half of 11 years of record). Now: 76,600 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 76,600 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 11 years of record (2016–2026): 10th 39,300, 25th 44,300, median 48,000, 75th 53,300, 90th 130,000 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 38,600 ft³/s, highest 136,000 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 27.7%, from 60,000 to 76,600 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 12 ft stage, 76,600 ft³/s at Nov 5, 4:00 PM CST (NWS gauge NAPM7; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:43 AM CST. Highest point: 12.2 ft, 78,400 ft³/s on Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 12.2 ft | 78,400 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 12.2 ft | 78,400 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 12 ft | 76,900 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 11.9 ft | 76,100 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 11.2 ft | 70,500 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 10 ft | 62,500 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Federal guidance. Missouri Department of Conservation publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Missouri rule, with Missouri Department of Conservation's own figure added:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 60.6°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 61.5°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)This gauge is on our page for Missouri River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 27.7%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Checked Nov 5, 5:18 PM CST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.
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