Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (51000 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-23 21:30 (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)
Discharge51000 cfs (median: 47500 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)
Height11.63 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)

Trending Data

Plot Image

Trips for Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails

A total of 0 rows are displayed.

Condition Descriptions

Fishing Conditions

Fish Species

Notes

Classic Trip List

The classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.

Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-09-23 21:30 11.63 51000 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 20:30 11.68 51300 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 19:30 11.73 51500 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 18:30 11.79 51900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 17:30 11.85 52200 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 16:30 11.90 52500 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 15:30 11.97 52900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 14:30 12.02 53100 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 13:30 12.07 53400 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 12:30 12.11 53700 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 11:30 12.17 54000 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 10:30 12.22 54300 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 09:30 12.27 54600 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 08:30 12.31 54800 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 07:30 12.35 55000 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 06:30 12.39 55200 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 05:30 12.42 55400 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 04:30 12.46 55600 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 03:30 12.49 55800 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 02:30 12.50 55900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 01:30 12.50 55900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 00:30 12.50 55900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-22 23:30 12.48 55800 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-22 22:30 12.48 55800 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 21:30 12.47 55700 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 20:30 12.43 55500 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 19:30 12.40 55300 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 18:30 12.37 55100 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 17:30 12.31 54800 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 16:30 12.28 54600 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 15:30 12.23 54300 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 14:30 12.19 54100 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 13:30 12.17 54000 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 12:30 12.14 53800 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 11:30 12.13 53800 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 10:30 12.14 53800 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 09:30 12.17 54000 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 08:30 12.19 54100 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 07:30 12.24 54400 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 06:30 12.31 54800 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 05:30 12.35 55000 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 04:30 12.41 55400 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 03:30 12.46 55600 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 02:30 12.52 56000 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 01:30 12.56 56200 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-22 00:30 12.61 56500 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000
2026-09-21 23:30 12.65 56700 198000 (1965) 34400 (1991) 59600 36500 38000 40200 40800 49100 70800 73600 104000 119000

A total of 47 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2024.