Big River (Missouri), Richwoods (07018100)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (551 cfs)
RiverBig RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-08-09 6:00 (44 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)
Discharge551 cfs (median: 160 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)
Height3.49 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)
TrendSteady (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 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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Classic Trip List

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
2026-08-09 06:00 3.49 551 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 05:30 3.49 551 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 05:00 3.50 554 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 04:30 3.52 561 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 04:00 3.53 565 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 03:30 3.54 568 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 03:00 3.56 575 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 02:30 3.59 586 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 02:00 3.60 589 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 01:30 3.60 589 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 01:00 3.63 600 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 00:30 3.64 604 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-09 00:00 3.66 611 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-08 23:30 3.67 614 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-08 23:00 3.69 622 4560 (1970) 48 (1977) 316 68 74 97 104 160 258 284 490 1070
2026-08-08 22:30 3.71 629 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 22:00 3.74 640 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 21:30 3.74 640 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 21:00 3.77 651 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 20:30 3.77 651 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 20:00 3.79 658 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 19:30 3.81 666 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 19:00 3.82 669 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 18:30 3.85 680 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 18:00 3.87 688 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 17:30 3.90 699 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 17:00 3.92 707 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 16:30 3.94 714 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 16:00 3.95 718 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 15:30 3.98 729 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 15:00 3.98 729 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 14:30 4.00 737 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 14:00 4.03 749 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 13:30 4.04 752 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 13:00 4.08 768 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 12:30 4.08 768 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 12:00 4.11 779 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 11:30 4.13 787 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 11:00 4.14 791 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 10:30 4.16 799 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 10:00 4.18 807 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 09:30 4.17 803 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 09:00 4.20 815 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 08:30 4.19 811 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 08:00 4.20 815 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 07:30 4.17 803 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 07:00 4.15 795 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 06:30 4.11 779 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 06:00 4.09 772 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 05:30 4.05 756 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 05:00 4.00 737 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 04:30 3.97 726 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 04:00 3.93 710 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 03:30 3.92 707 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 03:00 3.92 707 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 02:30 3.90 699 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 02:00 3.91 703 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 01:30 3.90 699 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 01:00 3.92 707 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 00:30 3.92 707 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-08 00:00 3.92 707 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-07 23:30 3.91 703 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658
2026-08-07 23:00 3.94 714 942 (2023) 39 (1977) 198 68 73 100 114 148 240 267 342 658

A total of 63 rows are displayed for years 1949 through 2024.