Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (120 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-23 16:45 (58 minutes 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)
Discharge120 cfs (median: 153 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)
Height1.74 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 Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge		Minimum
Discharge		Mean
Discharge		P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)		P75P80P90P95
2026-09-23 16:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 15:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 14:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 13:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 12:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 11:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 10:45 1.74 120 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 09:45 1.75 122 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 08:45 1.75 122 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 07:45 1.75 122 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 06:45 1.75 122 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 05:45 1.76 123 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 04:45 1.75 122 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 03:45 1.76 123 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 02:45 1.76 123 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 01:45 1.77 125 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-23 00:45 1.77 125 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-22 23:45 1.77 125 14600 (1993) 46 (1956) 472 66 83 102 109 153 280 362 709 1570
2026-09-22 22:45 1.77 125 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 21:45 1.78 126 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 20:45 1.78 126 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 19:45 1.78 126 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 18:45 1.78 126 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 17:45 1.79 128 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 16:45 1.79 128 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 15:45 1.81 130 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 14:45 1.81 130 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 13:45 1.82 132 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 12:45 1.82 132 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 11:45 1.83 133 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 10:45 1.84 135 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 09:45 1.85 136 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 08:45 1.86 138 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 07:45 1.87 139 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 06:45 1.87 139 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 05:45 1.88 141 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 04:45 1.90 144 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 03:45 1.90 144 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 02:45 1.91 145 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 01:45 1.92 147 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-22 00:45 1.93 149 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190
2026-09-21 23:45 1.93 149 6700 (1950) 46 (1956) 331 57 82 104 109 150 260 325 686 1190

A total of 42 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2024.