Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (46500 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-24 20:30 (46 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)(none)
Discharge46500 cfs (median: 50100 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)(none)
Height10.78 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)(none)
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)(none)
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)(none)

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Trips for Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
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P75P80P90P95
2026-09-24 20:30 10.78 46500 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 19:30 10.80 46600 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 18:30 10.81 46600 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 17:30 10.84 46800 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 16:30 10.86 46900 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 15:30 10.89 47100 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 14:30 10.93 47300 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 13:30 10.96 47400 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 12:30 10.99 47600 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 11:30 11.02 47700 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 10:30 11.03 47800 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 09:30 11.07 48000 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 07:30 11.14 48400 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 06:30 11.18 48600 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 05:30 11.23 48800 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 04:30 11.27 49100 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 03:30 11.33 49400 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 02:30 11.38 49600 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 01:30 11.41 49800 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-24 00:30 11.47 50100 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-23 23:30 11.52 50400 159000 (1993) 33900 (1991) 61400 36000 38100 40300 41100 50100 70300 74500 99100 148000
2026-09-23 22:30 11.58 50700 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 21:30 11.63 51000 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 20:30 11.68 51300 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 19:30 11.73 51500 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 18:30 11.79 51900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 17:30 11.85 52200 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 16:30 11.90 52500 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 15:30 11.97 52900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 14:30 12.02 53100 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 13:30 12.07 53400 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 12:30 12.11 53700 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 11:30 12.17 54000 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 10:30 12.22 54300 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 09:30 12.27 54600 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 08:30 12.31 54800 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 07:30 12.35 55000 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 06:30 12.39 55200 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 05:30 12.42 55400 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 04:30 12.46 55600 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 03:30 12.49 55800 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 02:30 12.50 55900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 01:30 12.50 55900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-23 00:30 12.50 55900 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000
2026-09-22 23:30 12.48 55800 183000 (1965) 34100 (1991) 61100 36000 38300 40700 41100 47500 71000 74000 98400 148000

A total of 45 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2024.