Missouri River (Missouri), Kansas City (06893000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (62100 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-09 10:30 (53 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)
Discharge62100 cfs (median: 45600 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)
Height13.55 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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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-11-09 10:30 13.55 62100 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 09:30 13.59 62300 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 08:30 13.61 62400 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 07:30 13.64 62600 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 06:30 13.65 62700 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 05:30 13.70 63000 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 04:30 13.73 63200 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 03:30 13.78 63500 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 02:30 13.81 63700 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 01:30 13.85 63900 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-09 00:30 13.90 64200 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-08 23:30 13.92 64400 139000 (2020) 17700 (1992) 52000 20900 26200 37200 37700 45600 64500 66400 87900 105000
2026-11-08 22:30 13.96 64600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 21:30 13.99 64800 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 20:30 14.03 65000 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 19:30 14.06 65200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 18:30 14.10 65500 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 17:30 14.12 65600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 16:30 14.15 65800 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 15:30 14.21 66200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 14:30 14.23 66300 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 13:30 14.28 66600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 12:30 14.33 66900 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 11:30 14.37 67200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 10:30 14.41 67400 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 09:30 14.44 67600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 08:30 14.48 67900 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 07:30 14.52 68200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 06:30 14.56 68400 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 05:30 14.58 68500 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 04:30 14.64 68900 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 03:30 14.69 69200 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 02:30 14.74 69600 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 01:30 14.78 69800 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-08 00:30 14.82 70100 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400
2026-11-07 23:30 14.87 70400 138000 (2020) 18400 (1992) 51600 20900 27300 37500 38900 46300 63000 65200 78700 96400

A total of 36 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2025.