Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

StateMissouriLatestPoor (26900 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-24 23:00 (29 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)47200
Discharge26900 cfs (median: 32300 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)31552
Height10.92 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)32053
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)32639
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)26519

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Trips for Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2024-05-07 Ponca SP, N Unit Access Ponca SP, Campground Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 Good 33500 13.06 None NoneNone Peterson, Jackie
Turner, Skip
Peterson, Jackie; Turner, Skip
Easy float - 2 hours.Easy float - 2 hours. USGS Gauge Data:
Sioux City (06486000)
Discharge: 33500
Height: 13.06
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Sioux City (06486000)<br />Discharge: 33500<br />Height: 13.06
Source: TurnerSource: Turner

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Missouri River (Missouri), Sioux City (06486000)

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People2
Dates1
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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 It is no longer maintained.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
2026-06-24 23:00 10.92 26900 171000 (2011) 18700 (2008) 40800 25100 26100 28100 28700 32300 39900 43600 61400 104000
2026-06-24 22:00 10.94 27000 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 21:00 10.96 27000 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 20:00 10.98 27100 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 19:00 11.00 27100 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 18:00 11.02 27200 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 17:00 11.02 27200 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 16:00 11.04 27300 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 15:00 11.05 27300 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 14:00 11.06 27300 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 13:00 11.08 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 12:00 11.08 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 11:00 11.08 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 10:00 11.08 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 09:00 11.08 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 08:00 11.07 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 07:00 11.07 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 06:00 11.07 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 05:00 11.06 27300 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 04:00 11.07 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 03:00 11.09 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 02:00 11.09 27400 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 01:00 11.04 27300 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-24 00:00 10.97 27100 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800
2026-06-23 23:00 10.96 27000 170000 (2011) 17100 (2008) 40200 24500 25600 28000 28500 32100 41800 43900 56100 91800

A total of 25 rows are displayed for years 1953 through 2025.