Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (66900 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-08 12:30 (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)(none)
Discharge66900 cfs (median: 46300 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)
Height14.33 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)
TrendFalling (falling 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), Kansas City (06893000)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
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P75P80P90P95
2026-11-08 12:30 14.33 66900 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 11:30 14.37 67200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 10:30 14.41 67400 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 09:30 14.44 67600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 08:30 14.48 67900 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 07:30 14.52 68200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 06:30 14.56 68400 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 05:30 14.58 68500 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 04:30 14.64 68900 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 03:30 14.69 69200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 02:30 14.74 69600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 01:30 14.78 69800 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 00:30 14.82 70100 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-07 23:30 14.87 70400 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-07 22:30 14.91 70700 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 21:30 14.94 70900 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 20:30 14.99 71200 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 19:30 15.05 71600 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 18:30 15.08 71800 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 17:30 15.12 72100 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 16:30 15.18 72500 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 15:30 15.21 72700 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 14:30 15.25 72900 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 13:30 15.29 73200 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 12:30 15.32 73400 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 11:30 15.36 73700 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 10:30 15.35 73600 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 09:30 15.43 74100 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 08:30 15.45 74300 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 07:30 15.49 74500 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 06:30 15.54 74900 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 05:30 15.54 74900 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 04:30 15.57 75100 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 03:30 15.56 75000 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 02:30 15.57 75100 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 01:30 15.62 75400 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-07 00:30 15.63 75500 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800
2026-11-06 23:30 15.62 75400 138000 (2020) 19100 (1992) 52100 21300 28500 38200 39400 47300 63200 65700 79800 96800

A total of 38 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2025.