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Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

State	Missouri	Latest	Poor (27400 cfs)
River	Missouri River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-05-18 19:00 (1 hour 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)	47200
Discharge	27400 cfs (median: 31600 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)	31552
Height	11.09 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)	32053
Trend	Steady (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)	32639
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)	26519

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

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2024-05-07	Ponca SP, N Unit Access	Ponca SP, Campground	Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0	Good	33500	13.06	None	None Peterson, Jackie Turner, Skip Easy float - 2 hours. USGS Gauge Data: Sioux City (06486000) Discharge: 33500 Height: 13.06 Source: Turner

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

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A total of 93 rows are displayed for years 1953 through 2025.