Spring River (Missouri), Waco (07186000)

StateMissouriLatestHigh (825 cfs)
RiverSpring RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-05 9:30 (58 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)4536
Discharge825 cfs (median: 560 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)612
Height2.85 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)547
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)273
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)51

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Trips for Spring River (Missouri), Waco (07186000)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-05-05 09:30 2.85 825 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 08:30 2.84 819 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 07:30 2.90 854 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 06:30 2.87 836 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 05:30 2.85 825 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 04:30 2.92 866 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 03:30 2.91 860 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 02:30 2.89 848 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 01:30 2.85 825 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-05 00:30 2.86 830 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-04 23:30 2.93 871 26200 (1999) 41 (1956) 1630 152 195 310 351 560 1270 1600 2950 5370
2026-05-04 22:30 2.91 860 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 21:30 2.91 860 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 20:30 2.93 871 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 19:30 2.93 871 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 18:30 2.90 854 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 17:30 2.96 889 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 16:30 2.95 883 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 15:30 2.96 889 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 14:30 2.99 907 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 13:30 2.96 889 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 12:30 2.96 889 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 11:30 2.98 901 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 10:30 2.97 895 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 09:30 3.02 926 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 08:30 3.01 919 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 07:30 3.01 919 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 06:30 3.02 926 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 05:30 3.02 926 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 04:30 3.07 957 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 03:30 3.00 913 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 02:30 3.05 945 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 01:30 3.06 951 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-04 00:30 3.08 964 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790
2026-05-03 23:30 3.09 970 15900 (2017) 41 (1956) 1360 156 197 305 345 667 1280 1800 3110 5790

A total of 35 rows are displayed for years 1924 through 2025.