Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (36500 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2024-10-04 13:00 (50 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)
Discharge36500 cfs (median: (none))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)
Height13.39 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)(none)
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)(none)
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)(none)

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Trips for Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2024-05-07 Ponca SP, N Unit Access Ponca SP, Campground Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 Good 33500 13.06 None NoneNone Peterson, Jackie
Turner, Skip
Peterson, Jackie; Turner, Skip
Easy float - 2 hours.Easy float - 2 hours. USGS Gauge Data:
Sioux City (06486000)
Discharge: 33500
Height: 13.06
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Sioux City (06486000)<br />Discharge: 33500<br />Height: 13.06
Source: TurnerSource: Turner

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
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P75P80P90P95
2024-10-04 13:00 13.39 36500 () ()
2024-10-04 12:00 13.38 36400 () ()
2024-10-04 11:00 13.36 36400 () ()
2024-10-04 10:00 13.34 36300 () ()
2024-10-04 09:00 13.34 36300 () ()
2024-10-04 08:00 13.32 36200 () ()
2024-10-04 07:00 13.32 36200 () ()
2024-10-04 06:00 13.30 36100 () ()
2024-10-04 05:00 13.29 36100 () ()
2024-10-04 04:00 13.30 36100 () ()
2024-10-04 03:00 13.29 36100 () ()
2024-10-04 02:00 13.30 36100 () ()
2024-10-04 01:00 13.30 36100 () ()
2024-10-04 00:00 13.30 36100 () ()
2024-10-03 23:00 13.30 36100 () ()
2024-10-03 22:00 13.29 36100 () ()
2024-10-03 21:00 13.28 36100 () ()
2024-10-03 20:00 13.27 36000 () ()
2024-10-03 19:00 13.25 36000 () ()
2024-10-03 18:00 13.24 35900 () ()
2024-10-03 17:00 13.23 35900 () ()
2024-10-03 16:00 13.21 35800 () ()
2024-10-03 15:00 13.20 35800 () ()
2024-10-03 14:00 13.18 35700 () ()
2024-10-03 13:00 13.16 35600 () ()
2024-10-03 12:00 13.15 35600 () ()
2024-10-03 11:00 13.13 35500 () ()
2024-10-03 10:00 13.11 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 09:00 13.12 35500 () ()
2024-10-03 08:00 13.12 35500 () ()
2024-10-03 07:00 13.10 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 06:00 13.09 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 05:00 13.08 35300 () ()
2024-10-03 04:00 13.09 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 03:00 13.10 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 02:00 13.09 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 01:00 13.09 35400 () ()
2024-10-03 00:00 13.10 35400 () ()
2024-10-02 23:00 13.11 35400 () ()

A total of 39 rows are displayed for years through .