Mississippi River (Missouri), Chester (07020500)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (289000 cfs)
RiverMississippi RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-13 14:30 (22 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)
Discharge289000 cfs (median: 324000 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)
Height18.74 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)
TrendRising (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 Mississippi River (Missouri), Chester (07020500)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
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(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-13 14:30 18.74 289000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 14:00 18.66 288000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 13:30 18.39 283000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 13:00 18.70 288000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 12:30 18.74 289000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 12:00 18.64 287000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 11:30 18.41 283000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 11:00 18.50 285000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 10:30 18.80 290000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 10:00 18.83 290000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 09:30 18.77 289000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 09:00 18.77 289000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 08:30 18.96 293000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 08:00 18.84 291000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 07:30 18.97 293000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 07:00 18.82 290000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 06:30 18.96 293000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 06:00 18.73 289000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 05:30 18.97 293000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 05:00 19.08 295000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 04:30 18.91 292000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 04:00 18.93 292000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 03:30 19.16 296000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 03:00 19.28 298000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 02:30 19.20 297000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 02:00 19.31 299000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 01:30 19.23 297000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 01:00 19.25 298000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 00:30 19.36 299000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-13 00:00 19.40 300000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-12 23:30 19.24 297000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-12 23:00 19.48 302000 747000 (2019) 119000 (1980) 346000 137000 141000 206000 227000 324000 455000 471000 556000 646000
2026-05-12 22:30 19.49 302000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 22:00 19.46 301000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 21:30 19.30 298000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 21:00 19.46 301000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 20:30 19.61 304000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 20:00 19.15 296000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 19:30 19.73 306000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 19:00 19.78 307000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 18:30 19.80 307000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 18:00 19.90 309000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 17:30 19.80 307000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 17:00 19.85 308000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 16:30 19.97 310000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 16:00 19.99 310000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 15:30 19.86 308000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 15:00 20.01 311000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 14:30 20.05 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 14:00 20.09 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 13:30 20.14 313000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 13:00 19.91 309000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 12:30 19.97 310000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 12:00 19.91 309000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 11:30 19.80 307000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 11:00 20.09 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 10:30 20.16 313000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 10:00 20.06 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 09:30 20.05 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 09:00 20.04 311000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 08:30 20.11 313000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 08:00 19.84 308000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 07:30 20.15 313000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 07:00 20.20 314000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 06:30 20.10 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 06:00 20.07 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 05:30 20.13 313000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 05:00 20.21 314000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 04:30 20.05 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 04:00 20.34 317000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 03:30 20.31 316000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 03:00 20.21 314000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 02:30 20.36 317000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 02:00 20.05 312000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 01:30 20.45 319000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 01:00 20.48 319000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 00:30 20.54 320000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-12 00:00 20.29 316000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-11 23:30 20.58 321000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000
2026-05-11 23:00 20.52 320000 753000 (2019) 123000 (1980) 347000 130000 147000 209000 235000 320000 470000 480000 551000 616000

A total of 80 rows are displayed for years 1943 through 2025.