Big River (Missouri), Byrnesville (07018500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (3110 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-30 8:45 (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)
Discharge3110 cfs (median: 836 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)
Height9.26 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 (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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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
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Discharge
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2026-04-30 08:45 9.26 3110 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 07:45 9.32 3150 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 06:45 9.37 3180 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 05:45 9.42 3220 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 04:45 9.45 3230 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 03:45 9.47 3250 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 02:45 9.47 3250 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 01:45 9.48 3250 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-30 00:45 9.46 3240 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-29 23:45 9.45 3230 34700 (2017) 166 (1954) 2250 252 335 444 518 836 1800 2390 4920 8860
2026-04-29 22:45 9.41 3210 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 21:45 9.39 3200 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 20:45 9.37 3180 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 19:45 9.35 3170 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 18:45 9.31 3150 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 17:45 9.28 3130 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 16:45 9.24 3100 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 15:45 9.19 3070 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 14:45 9.12 3030 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 13:45 9.03 2970 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 12:45 8.95 2920 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 11:45 8.85 2860 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 10:45 8.73 2790 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 09:45 8.60 2710 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 08:45 8.48 2640 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 07:45 8.37 2580 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 06:45 8.28 2520 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 05:45 8.20 2480 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 04:45 8.14 2440 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 03:45 8.10 2420 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 02:45 8.08 2410 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 01:45 8.09 2420 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-29 00:45 8.12 2430 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-28 23:45 8.08 2410 24600 (1996) 178 (1954) 1940 260 343 443 506 850 1700 1800 3140 8630
2026-04-28 22:45 7.97 2350 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 21:45 7.92 2320 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 20:45 7.96 2340 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 19:45 8.02 2380 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 18:45 8.13 2440 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 17:45 8.23 2490 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 16:45 8.33 2550 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 15:45 8.43 2610 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 14:45 8.52 2660 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 13:45 8.62 2720 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 12:45 8.70 2770 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 11:45 8.75 2800 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 10:45 8.78 2820 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 09:45 8.82 2840 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 08:45 8.82 2840 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 07:45 8.82 2840 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 06:45 8.79 2820 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 05:45 8.74 2790 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 04:45 8.65 2740 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 03:45 8.49 2650 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 02:45 8.31 2540 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 01:45 8.11 2430 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-28 00:45 7.97 2350 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-27 23:45 7.91 2320 22200 (2011) 168 (1956) 1590 252 340 458 480 837 1510 2190 2840 5650
2026-04-27 22:45 7.93 2330 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 21:45 7.80 2260 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 20:45 6.85 1770 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 19:45 6.17 1450 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 18:45 6.02 1380 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 17:45 6.03 1390 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 16:45 6.05 1400 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 15:45 6.08 1410 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 14:45 6.09 1410 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 13:45 6.10 1420 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 12:45 6.09 1410 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 11:45 6.06 1400 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 10:45 6.02 1380 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 09:45 5.99 1370 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 08:45 5.98 1370 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 07:45 5.93 1340 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 06:45 5.86 1310 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 05:45 5.77 1280 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 04:45 5.68 1240 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 03:45 5.59 1200 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 02:45 5.59 1200 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 01:45 5.56 1190 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-27 00:45 5.58 1200 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860
2026-04-26 23:45 5.61 1210 19700 (2011) 173 (1956) 1630 260 351 455 491 880 1430 1810 3350 5860

A total of 82 rows are displayed for years 1923 through 2025.