Pomme de Terre River (Missouri), Polk (06921070)

StateMissouriLatestGood (419 cfs)
RiverPomme de Terre RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-24 23:30 (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)1161
Discharge419 cfs (median: 56 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)458
Height3.34 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.Good250192
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)84
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)16

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Trips for Pomme de Terre River (Missouri), Polk (06921070)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2019-11-10 Sunset Park MO 32 Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 Good 347 3.13 Poor NoneNone Bartlett, Renee
Bartlett, Stephanie
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Haun, Korey
Lessmann, Kristi
Van Someren, Tom
Bartlett, Renee; Bartlett, Stephanie; Edmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Haun, Korey; Lessmann, Kristi; Van Someren, Tom
The water level for this stretch of the river was nearly perfect. Like the Little Sac River, there are several bedrock runs that would be impossible to traverse with lower water levels and dangerous to walk (due to slick, algae-covered rocks). The water was clear and the scenery was good as well. This stretch is an easy one for beginners and canoes.The water level for this stretch of the river was nearly perfect. Like the Little Sac River, there are several bedrock runs that would be impossible to traverse with lower water levels and dangerous to walk (due to slick, algae-covered rocks). The water was clear and the scenery was good as well. This stretch is an easy one for beginners and canoes. USGS Gauge Data:
Polk (06921070)
Discharge: 347
Height: 3.13
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Polk (06921070)<br />Discharge: 347<br />Height: 3.13
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2007-06-24 MO 32 CR S-150 Total trip distance: 9.2 miles4.7 Good 269 2.57 None NoneNone Bowe, Michelle
Edmond, Brian
Bowe, Michelle; Edmond, Brian
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Polk (06921070)
Discharge: 269
Height: 2.57
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Polk (06921070)<br />Discharge: 269<br />Height: 2.57
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2007-06-24 CR S-150 Rt D Total trip distance: 9.2 miles4.5 Good 269 2.57 None NoneNone Bowe, Michelle
Edmond, Brian
Bowe, Michelle; Edmond, Brian
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Polk (06921070)
Discharge: 269
Height: 2.57
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Polk (06921070)<br />Discharge: 269<br />Height: 2.57
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond

A total of 3 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Pomme de Terre River (Missouri), Polk (06921070)

Miles14.9
Trips2
People8
Dates2
Years2
Months2
Rows3
Sources1

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-24 23:30 3.34 419 1790 (1995) 4 (2012) 149 9 18 24 30 56 129 181 422 721
2026-06-24 22:30 3.36 426 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 21:30 3.37 429 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 20:30 3.38 433 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 19:30 3.40 439 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 18:30 3.41 443 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 17:30 3.43 450 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 16:30 3.44 453 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 15:30 3.46 460 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 14:30 3.48 467 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 13:30 3.49 471 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 12:30 3.50 474 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 11:30 3.52 481 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 10:30 3.53 485 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 09:30 3.55 492 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 08:30 3.57 499 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 07:30 3.60 511 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 06:30 3.61 514 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 05:30 3.64 526 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 04:30 3.66 533 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 03:30 3.68 541 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 02:30 3.70 549 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 01:30 3.73 560 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-24 00:30 3.76 572 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764
2026-06-23 23:30 3.79 584 974 (1981) 4 (2012) 159 10 17 29 33 65 172 250 504 764

A total of 25 rows are displayed for years 1969 through 2025.