Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (263 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-25 2:45 (38 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)
Discharge263 cfs (median: 297 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)
Height2.38 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 (rising 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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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-25 02:45 2.38 263 3860 (1925) 70 (1936) 550 102 136 167 174 297 531 683 1590 2180
2026-06-25 01:45 2.38 263 3860 (1925) 70 (1936) 550 102 136 167 174 297 531 683 1590 2180
2026-06-25 00:45 2.37 261 3860 (1925) 70 (1936) 550 102 136 167 174 297 531 683 1590 2180
2026-06-24 23:45 2.37 261 3860 (1925) 70 (1936) 550 102 136 167 174 297 531 683 1590 2180
2026-06-24 22:45 2.37 261 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 21:45 2.36 259 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 20:45 2.36 259 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 19:45 2.36 259 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 18:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 17:45 2.36 259 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 16:45 2.36 259 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 15:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 14:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 13:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 12:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 11:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 10:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 09:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 08:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 07:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 06:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 05:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 04:45 2.34 255 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 03:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 02:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 01:45 2.34 255 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-24 00:45 2.34 255 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170
2026-06-23 23:45 2.35 257 6040 (1997) 74 (1936) 567 102 133 166 181 311 558 680 1240 2170

A total of 28 rows are displayed for years 1922 through 2024.