Spring River (Missouri), Carthage (07185765)

StateMissouriLatestHigh (551 cfs)
RiverSpring RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-05 7:45 (52 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)1770
Discharge551 cfs (median: 473 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)477
Height3.96 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)356
TrendFalling (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)202
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)47

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Trips for Spring River (Missouri), Carthage (07185765)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2020-06-14 Jackpine Quakermill Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 Good 613 4.16 None NoneNone Crowder, MelissaCrowder, Melissa Easy float with no dragging. Water was still a *little* turbid. No impassable hazards on this section now.Easy float with no dragging. Water was still a *little* turbid. No impassable hazards on this section now. USGS Gauge Data:
Carthage (07185765)
Discharge: 613
Height: 4.16
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Carthage (07185765)<br />Discharge: 613<br />Height: 4.16
Source: CrowderSource: Crowder
Click for details2019-07-20 Rt O Quakermill Total trip distance: 3.3 miles3.3 Good 386 3.75 None NoneNone Crowder, Adam
Crowder, Ian
Crowder, Melissa
Crowder, Adam; Crowder, Ian; Crowder, Melissa
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Carthage (07185765)
Discharge: 386
Height: 3.75
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Carthage (07185765)<br />Discharge: 386<br />Height: 3.75
Source: CrowderSource: Crowder

A total of 2 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Spring River (Missouri), Carthage (07185765)

Miles11.3
Trips2
People3
Dates2
Years2
Months2
Rows2
Sources1

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Classic Trip List

The classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.

Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-05 07:45 3.96 551 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 06:45 3.97 559 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 05:45 3.96 551 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 04:45 3.97 559 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 03:45 3.97 559 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 02:45 4.00 581 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 01:45 3.96 551 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-05 00:45 3.96 551 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-04 23:45 3.96 551 13400 (2022) 109 (2014) 969 116 184 260 277 473 985 1020 1400 2870
2026-05-04 22:45 3.96 551 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 21:45 3.97 559 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 20:45 3.96 551 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 19:45 3.97 559 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 18:45 3.97 559 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 17:45 3.98 566 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 16:45 3.98 566 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 15:45 3.98 566 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 14:45 3.99 574 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 13:45 3.99 574 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 12:45 4.00 581 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 11:45 4.00 581 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 10:45 4.01 589 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 09:45 4.01 589 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 08:45 4.01 589 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 07:45 4.01 589 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 06:45 4.02 597 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 05:45 4.01 589 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 04:45 4.02 597 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 03:45 4.02 597 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 02:45 4.03 604 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 01:45 4.03 604 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-04 00:45 4.03 604 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290
2026-05-03 23:45 4.03 604 5340 (2017) 115 (2014) 793 122 184 274 282 417 1090 1150 1650 2290

A total of 33 rows are displayed for years 1967 through 2025.