Big Creek (Missouri), Sam Baker State Park (07037300)

StateMissouriLatestLow (147 cfs)
RiverBig CreekRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-05-06 3:30 (29 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)1354
Discharge147 cfs (median: 496 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)666
Height2 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)285
TrendSteady (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)75
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)40

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Trips for Big Creek (Missouri), Sam Baker State Park (07037300)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2009-05-08 MO 143 Saint Francis River Total trip distance: 11.6 miles11.3 Good 497 2.94 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:
Sam Baker State Park (07037300)
Discharge: 497
Height: 2.94
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Sam Baker State Park (07037300)<br />Discharge: 497<br />Height: 2.94
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Big Creek (Missouri), Sam Baker State Park (07037300)

Miles11.3
Trips1
People2
Dates1
Years1
Months1
Rows1
Sources1

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
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P75P80P90P95
2026-05-06 03:30 2.00 147 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 03:00 2.00 147 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 02:30 1.99 144 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 02:00 1.99 144 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 01:30 1.98 142 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 01:00 1.98 142 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 00:30 1.98 142 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-06 00:00 1.96 137 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-05 23:30 1.95 135 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-05 23:00 1.95 135 2680 (2022) 60 (2012) 679 61 83 200 215 496 937 1110 1850 2640
2026-05-05 22:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 22:00 1.93 130 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 21:30 1.93 130 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 21:00 1.93 130 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 20:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 20:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 19:30 1.93 130 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 19:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 18:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 18:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 17:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 17:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 16:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 16:00 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 15:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 15:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 14:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 14:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 13:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 13:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 12:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 12:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 11:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 11:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 10:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 10:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 09:30 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 09:00 1.94 132 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 08:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 08:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 07:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 07:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 06:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 06:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 05:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 05:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 04:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 04:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 03:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 03:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 02:30 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 02:00 1.95 135 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 01:30 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 01:00 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 00:30 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-05 00:00 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-04 23:30 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750
2026-05-04 23:00 1.96 137 2750 (2017) 63 (2012) 839 64 88 242 245 399 1310 1420 2560 2750

A total of 58 rows are displayed for years 2006 through 2025.