Black River (Missouri), Leeper (07062500)

StateMissouriLatestHigh (1350 cfs)
RiverBlack RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-08-09 9:30 (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)3539
Discharge1350 cfs (median: 347 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)1266
Height4.26 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)716
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)428
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)221

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Trips for Black River (Missouri), Leeper (07062500)

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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
2026-08-09 09:30 4.26 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 08:30 4.27 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 07:30 4.29 1360 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 06:30 4.26 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 05:30 4.27 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 04:30 4.26 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 03:30 4.25 1340 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 02:30 4.26 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 01:30 4.27 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-09 00:30 4.27 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-08 23:30 4.26 1350 3440 (1951) 194 (1954) 588 213 222 247 255 347 592 713 1440 2150
2026-08-08 22:30 4.25 1340 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 21:30 4.26 1350 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 20:30 4.23 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 19:30 4.24 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 18:30 4.26 1350 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 17:30 4.25 1340 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 16:30 4.25 1340 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 15:30 4.25 1340 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 14:30 4.26 1350 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 13:30 4.24 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 12:30 4.23 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 11:30 4.23 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 10:30 4.24 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 09:30 4.20 1310 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 08:30 4.23 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 07:30 4.23 1330 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 06:30 4.21 1310 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 05:30 4.20 1310 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 04:30 4.21 1310 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 03:30 4.19 1300 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 02:30 4.19 1300 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 01:30 4.19 1300 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-08 00:30 4.16 1280 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910
2026-08-07 23:30 4.11 1250 3530 (1951) 198 (1954) 579 213 226 244 253 346 560 641 1510 1910

A total of 35 rows are displayed for years 1949 through 2024.