Osage River (Missouri), Bagnell (06926000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (2350 cfs)
RiverOsage RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-08-10 4:15 (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)
Discharge2350 cfs (median: 2450 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)
Height2.85 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 Osage River (Missouri), Bagnell (06926000)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-08-10 04:15 2.85 2350 49900 (2019) 317 (1969) 5300 416 473 641 681 2450 5450 6970 13800 29700
2026-08-10 03:15 3.16 2680 49900 (2019) 317 (1969) 5300 416 473 641 681 2450 5450 6970 13800 29700
2026-08-10 02:15 3.50 3060 49900 (2019) 317 (1969) 5300 416 473 641 681 2450 5450 6970 13800 29700
2026-08-10 01:15 3.93 3560 49900 (2019) 317 (1969) 5300 416 473 641 681 2450 5450 6970 13800 29700
2026-08-10 00:15 4.48 4280 49900 (2019) 317 (1969) 5300 416 473 641 681 2450 5450 6970 13800 29700
2026-08-09 23:15 5.16 5480 49900 (2019) 317 (1969) 5300 416 473 641 681 2450 5450 6970 13800 29700
2026-08-09 22:15 6.07 7280 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 21:15 7.32 10100 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 20:15 9.65 15700 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 19:15 9.94 16500 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 18:15 9.27 14800 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 17:15 7.19 9760 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 16:15 3.31 2840 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 15:15 1.63 1150 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 14:15 1.72 1230 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 13:15 1.75 1260 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 12:15 1.82 1320 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 11:15 2.00 1510 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 10:15 2.16 1660 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 09:15 2.35 1840 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 08:15 2.59 2080 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 07:15 2.85 2350 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 06:15 3.13 2640 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 05:15 3.47 3020 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 04:15 3.91 3540 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 03:15 4.47 4270 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 02:15 5.26 5670 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 01:15 6.22 7600 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-09 00:15 6.09 7320 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-08 23:15 5.80 6730 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800

A total of 30 rows are displayed for years 1931 through 2019.