Spring River (Missouri), Waco (07186000)

StateMissouriLatestFlood (15200 cfs)
RiverSpring RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-04-19 5:30 (1 hour 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)4536
Discharge15200 cfs (median: 610 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)612
Height17.02 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)547
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)273
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)51

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Trips for Spring River (Missouri), Waco (07186000)

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A total of 0 rows are displayed.

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-04-19 05:30 17.02 15200 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-19 04:30 17.00 15100 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-19 03:30 17.04 15200 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-19 02:30 16.96 15100 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-19 01:30 17.04 15200 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-19 00:30 17.06 15200 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-18 23:30 16.86 15000 19500 (1941) 30 (2006) 1290 59 184 288 325 610 966 1250 2170 4530
2026-04-18 22:30 16.99 15100 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 21:30 16.94 15100 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 20:30 16.84 14900 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 19:30 16.87 15000 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 18:30 16.56 14600 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 17:30 16.53 14500 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 16:30 16.60 14600 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 15:30 16.67 14700 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 14:30 16.50 14500 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 13:30 16.29 14200 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 12:30 16.11 14000 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 11:30 16.09 14000 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 10:30 15.65 13500 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 09:30 15.59 13400 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 08:30 15.25 13000 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 07:30 14.79 12400 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 06:30 14.40 11900 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 05:30 13.90 11300 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 04:30 13.41 10800 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 03:30 12.91 10200 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 02:30 12.36 9580 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 01:30 11.77 8910 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-18 00:30 11.06 8150 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150
2026-04-17 23:30 10.88 7950 10800 (1945) 30 (2006) 1200 66 184 281 333 594 1040 1130 2050 6150

A total of 31 rows are displayed for years 1925 through 2025.