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Big Sugar Creek (Missouri), Powell (07188653)

State	Missouri	Latest	Good (119 cfs)
River	Big Sugar Creek	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2026-05-05 9:15 (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)	930
Discharge	119 cfs (median: 186 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)	410
Height	5.02 feet	Good - 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	80	171
Trend	Rising (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	50	70
USGS	USGS Site ( 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)	19

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Trips for Big Sugar Creek (Missouri), Powell (07188653)

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2020-05-30	Creekside	Pineville	Total trip distance: 17.2 miles17.2	Good	341	6.42	None	None Crowder, Melissa Very good float. This did run quickly but the way was open and the water was only a little turbid. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 341 Height: 6.42 Source: Crowder
	2020-06-06	Cyclone	Sugar Island	Total trip distance: 9.4 miles9.4	Good	182	5.88	None	None Crowder, Melissa Much slower than previous weekend. Still floatable but slower. Dragging was avoidable. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 182 Height: 5.88 Source: Crowder
	2005-05-29	Cyclone	Big Elk Camp	Total trip distance: 9.9 miles9.9	Good	130		None	None Edmond, Alex Edmond, Brian Edmond, Joseph No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 130 Height: Source: Edmond
	2016-10-15	Powell	Cyclone (B)	Total trip distance: 14.6 miles9.6	Good	81	5.10	Fair	LMB LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The water level rating should actually be right between low and good. There was still enough water to navigate, but I had to push through several low water gravel bar-ish areas. Got bit by a spider on my right side under my arm. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 81 Height: 5.10 Source: Van Someren
	2016-10-16	Cyclone (B)	Deep Ford	Total trip distance: 14.6 miles5.0	Good	66	4.99	Fair	LMB LSF RB SMB Van Someren, Tom The water level rating should actually be right between low and good. There was still enough water to navigate, but I had to push through several low water gravel bar-ish areas. Got bit by a spider on my right side under my arm. USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 66 Height: 4.99 Source: Van Someren
	2014-11-10	Deep Ford	Elk River	Total trip distance: 4.1 miles4.1	Good	48	4.28	Fair	SMB Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca Javorsek, Rachie No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 48 Height: 4.28 Source: Fillmore
	2013-06-27	Mac's Big Rock	Sugar Island	Total trip distance: 4.0 miles4.0	Low	39	3.90	Fair	SMB KSB LSF Fillmore, Allie Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Jenny Fillmore, Keith Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Powell (07188653) Discharge: 39 Height: 3.90 Source: Fillmore

A total of 7 rows are displayed.

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A total of 179 rows are displayed for years 2001 through 2025.