Osage River (Missouri), Bagnell (06926000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (7320 cfs)
RiverOsage RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-08-09 0:15 (36 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)
Discharge7320 cfs (median: 2620 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)
Height6.09 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)
TrendRising (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(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 Osage River (Missouri), Bagnell (06926000)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-08-09 00:15 6.09 7320 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-08 23:15 5.80 6730 50000 (2019) 356 (1974) 5320 410 485 652 759 2620 6350 7380 12700 21800
2026-08-08 22:15 6.79 8840 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 21:15 8.56 13000 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 20:15 10.71 18500 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 19:15 10.32 17500 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 18:15 4.37 4130 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 17:15 1.59 1120 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 16:15 1.58 1110 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 15:15 1.53 1060 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 14:15 1.50 1040 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 13:15 1.53 1060 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 12:15 1.50 1040 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 11:15 1.60 1130 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 10:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 09:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 08:15 1.63 1150 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 07:15 1.64 1160 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 06:15 1.63 1150 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 05:15 1.64 1160 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 04:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 03:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 02:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 01:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-08 00:15 1.62 1140 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000
2026-08-07 23:15 1.61 1130 54700 (2013) 360 (1972) 6240 430 498 617 795 2590 6680 8680 17100 29000

A total of 26 rows are displayed for years 1931 through 2019.