Pomme de Terre River (Missouri), Polk (06921070)

StateMissouriLatestGood (305 cfs)
RiverPomme de Terre RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-23 3:30 (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)1161
Discharge305 cfs (median: 187 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)458
Height3.05 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.Good250192
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)84
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)16

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Trips for Pomme de Terre River (Missouri), Polk (06921070)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2019-11-10 Sunset Park MO 32 Total trip distance: 5.7 miles5.7 Good 347 3.13 Poor NoneNone Bartlett, Renee
Bartlett, Stephanie
Edmond, Brian
Edmond, Julian
Haun, Korey
Lessmann, Kristi
Van Someren, Tom
Bartlett, Renee; Bartlett, Stephanie; Edmond, Brian; Edmond, Julian; Haun, Korey; Lessmann, Kristi; Van Someren, Tom
The water level for this stretch of the river was nearly perfect. Like the Little Sac River, there are several bedrock runs that would be impossible to traverse with lower water levels and dangerous to walk (due to slick, algae-covered rocks). The water was clear and the scenery was good as well. This stretch is an easy one for beginners and canoes.The water level for this stretch of the river was nearly perfect. Like the Little Sac River, there are several bedrock runs that would be impossible to traverse with lower water levels and dangerous to walk (due to slick, algae-covered rocks). The water was clear and the scenery was good as well. This stretch is an easy one for beginners and canoes. USGS Gauge Data:
Polk (06921070)
Discharge: 347
Height: 3.13
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Polk (06921070)<br />Discharge: 347<br />Height: 3.13
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2007-06-24 MO 32 CR S-150 Total trip distance: 9.2 miles4.7 Good 269 2.57 None NoneNone Bowe, Michelle
Edmond, Brian
Bowe, Michelle; Edmond, Brian
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Polk (06921070)
Discharge: 269
Height: 2.57
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Polk (06921070)<br />Discharge: 269<br />Height: 2.57
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2007-06-24 CR S-150 Rt D Total trip distance: 9.2 miles4.5 Good 269 2.57 None NoneNone Bowe, Michelle
Edmond, Brian
Bowe, Michelle; Edmond, Brian
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Polk (06921070)
Discharge: 269
Height: 2.57
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Polk (06921070)<br />Discharge: 269<br />Height: 2.57
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond

A total of 3 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Pomme de Terre River (Missouri), Polk (06921070)

Miles14.9
Trips2
People8
Dates2
Years2
Months2
Rows3
Sources1

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-04-23 03:30 3.05 305 3430 (1996) 14 (2006) 460 34 60 97 113 187 440 570 1430 2350
2026-04-23 02:30 3.06 308 3430 (1996) 14 (2006) 460 34 60 97 113 187 440 570 1430 2350
2026-04-23 01:30 3.07 311 3430 (1996) 14 (2006) 460 34 60 97 113 187 440 570 1430 2350
2026-04-23 00:30 3.07 311 3430 (1996) 14 (2006) 460 34 60 97 113 187 440 570 1430 2350
2026-04-22 23:30 3.08 314 3430 (1996) 14 (2006) 460 34 60 97 113 187 440 570 1430 2350
2026-04-22 22:30 3.09 317 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 21:30 3.10 320 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 20:30 3.11 323 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 19:30 3.11 323 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 18:30 3.12 326 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 17:30 3.13 329 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 16:30 3.14 332 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 15:30 3.15 336 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 14:30 3.16 339 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 13:30 3.16 339 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 12:30 3.17 342 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 11:30 3.18 345 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 10:30 3.19 348 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 09:30 3.20 352 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 08:30 3.21 355 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 07:30 3.22 358 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 06:30 3.23 361 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 05:30 3.24 365 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 04:30 3.26 371 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 03:30 3.27 375 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 02:30 3.28 378 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 01:30 3.29 381 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-22 00:30 3.30 385 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110
2026-04-21 23:30 3.32 392 8460 (1973) 14 (2006) 549 34 63 95 118 183 426 565 1350 2110

A total of 29 rows are displayed for years 1969 through 2025.