Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (1070 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-10 7:30 (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)
Discharge1070 cfs (median: 575 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)
Height4.87 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 (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 Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2020-07-05 Merrill Horse Browns Ford Total trip distance: 5.5 miles5.5 Good 572 3.79 Poor NoneNone Bray, Matt
Hulsey, Derek
Bray, Matt; Hulsey, Derek
Water was not up but very muddy with visibility under a foot.Water was not up but very muddy with visibility under a foot. USGS Gauge Data:
Richwoods (07018100)
Discharge: 572
Height: 3.79
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Richwoods (07018100)<br />Discharge: 572<br />Height: 3.79
Source: BraySource: Bray

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

Miles5.5
Trips1
People2
Dates1
Years1
Months1
Rows1
Sources1

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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 It is no longer maintained.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
2026-05-10 07:30 4.87 1070 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 07:00 4.88 1080 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 06:30 4.92 1090 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 06:00 4.95 1110 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 05:30 4.96 1110 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 05:00 5.00 1130 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 04:30 5.02 1140 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 04:00 5.05 1150 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 03:30 5.02 1140 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 03:00 5.05 1150 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 02:30 5.11 1180 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 02:00 5.09 1170 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 01:30 5.15 1200 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 01:00 5.15 1200 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 00:30 5.17 1210 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-10 00:00 5.15 1200 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-09 23:30 5.22 1230 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-09 23:00 5.22 1230 10700 (2002) 137 (2000) 1170 176 197 330 355 575 1130 1300 1960 6490
2026-05-09 22:30 5.21 1220 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 22:00 5.24 1240 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 21:30 5.26 1250 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 21:00 5.26 1250 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 20:30 5.28 1260 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 20:00 5.31 1270 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 19:30 5.34 1280 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 19:00 5.39 1310 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 18:30 5.38 1300 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 18:00 5.42 1320 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 17:30 5.45 1340 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 17:00 5.48 1350 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 16:30 5.47 1350 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 16:00 5.54 1380 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 15:30 5.54 1380 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 15:00 5.49 1360 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 14:30 5.48 1350 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 14:00 5.39 1310 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 13:30 5.30 1270 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 13:00 5.24 1240 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 12:30 5.13 1190 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 12:00 5.02 1140 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 11:30 4.94 1100 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 11:00 4.92 1090 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 10:30 4.90 1080 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 10:00 4.83 1050 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 09:30 4.79 1040 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 09:00 4.78 1030 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 08:30 4.72 1010 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 08:00 4.66 979 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 07:30 4.60 954 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 07:00 4.56 937 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 06:30 4.50 911 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 06:00 4.46 895 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 05:30 4.38 862 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 05:00 4.30 829 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 04:30 4.22 797 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 04:00 4.16 773 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 03:30 4.11 753 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 03:00 4.06 733 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 02:30 4.03 722 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 02:00 3.99 706 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 01:30 3.99 706 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 01:00 3.95 691 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 00:30 3.94 687 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-09 00:00 3.91 675 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-08 23:30 3.90 672 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100
2026-05-08 23:00 3.87 660 24500 (2009) 125 (1981) 1810 181 212 314 355 564 1060 1500 2990 14100

A total of 66 rows are displayed for years 1949 through 2025.