Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (39500 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-10 16:30 (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)
Discharge39500 cfs (median: 63900 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)
Height10.21 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)
TrendSteady (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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(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-10 16:30 10.21 39500 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 15:30 10.21 39500 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 14:30 10.21 39500 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 13:30 10.23 39600 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 12:30 10.23 39600 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 11:30 10.23 39600 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 10:30 10.23 39600 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 09:30 10.24 39600 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 08:30 10.25 39700 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 07:30 10.25 39700 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 06:30 10.25 39700 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 05:30 10.26 39700 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 04:30 10.27 39800 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 03:30 10.27 39800 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 02:30 10.28 39800 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 01:30 10.28 39800 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-10 00:30 10.29 39900 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-09 23:30 10.28 39800 242000 (1993) 36100 (1989) 77200 37100 39000 42700 45700 63900 92200 97100 132000 190000
2026-05-09 22:30 10.30 39900 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 21:30 10.30 39900 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 20:30 10.30 39900 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 19:30 10.31 40000 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 18:30 10.33 40100 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 17:30 10.32 40000 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 16:30 10.33 40100 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 15:30 10.34 40100 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 14:30 10.35 40200 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 13:30 10.37 40300 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 12:30 10.38 40300 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 11:30 10.37 40300 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 10:30 10.38 40300 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 09:30 10.38 40300 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 08:30 10.40 40400 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 07:30 10.41 40500 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 06:30 10.40 40400 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 05:30 10.42 40500 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 04:30 10.44 40600 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 03:30 10.45 40600 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 02:30 10.45 40600 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 01:30 10.47 40700 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-09 00:30 10.48 40800 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000
2026-05-08 23:30 10.51 40900 261000 (2007) 35800 (2004) 79200 36700 39100 43200 45100 64400 100000 104000 136000 187000

A total of 42 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2024.