Black River (Missouri), Poplar Bluff (07063000)

StateMissouriLatestPoor (582 cfs)
RiverBlack RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-24 4:15 (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)4093
Discharge582 cfs (median: 620 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)2065
Height0.46 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)992
TrendRising (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)651
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)340

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Trips for Black River (Missouri), Poplar Bluff (07063000)

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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
2026-09-24 04:15 0.46 582 2200 (1985) 200 (1966) 678 282 314 380 432 620 738 792 1120 1560
2026-09-24 03:15 0.45 579 2200 (1985) 200 (1966) 678 282 314 380 432 620 738 792 1120 1560
2026-09-24 02:15 0.46 582 2200 (1985) 200 (1966) 678 282 314 380 432 620 738 792 1120 1560
2026-09-24 01:15 0.46 582 2200 (1985) 200 (1966) 678 282 314 380 432 620 738 792 1120 1560
2026-09-24 00:15 0.46 582 2200 (1985) 200 (1966) 678 282 314 380 432 620 738 792 1120 1560
2026-09-23 23:15 0.45 579 2200 (1985) 200 (1966) 678 282 314 380 432 620 738 792 1120 1560
2026-09-23 22:15 0.47 585 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 21:15 0.46 582 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 20:15 0.45 579 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 19:15 0.45 579 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 18:15 0.45 579 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 17:15 0.46 582 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 16:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 15:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 14:15 0.45 579 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 13:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 12:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 11:15 0.45 579 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 10:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 09:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 08:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 07:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 06:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 05:15 0.44 575 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 04:15 0.43 572 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 03:15 0.42 569 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 02:15 0.43 572 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 01:15 0.42 569 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-23 00:15 0.42 569 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910
2026-09-22 23:15 0.42 569 3260 (1965) 226 (1966) 711 278 316 374 413 624 769 847 1120 1910

A total of 30 rows are displayed for years 1949 through 2024.