Missouri River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Missouri River Levels

April 27 2024

1,421,994 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+43850.0 cfs (+6.51%) since yesterday
80.18% of Normal 25 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Missouri River was last observed at 716,920 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,421,994 acre-ft of water today; about 80% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 894,176 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at 3,557,200 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Missouri River At Waverly reporting a streamflow rate of 68,200 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Missouri River At Decatur with a gauge stage of 21.68 ft. This river is monitored from 25 different streamgauging stations along the Missouri River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 3,911 ft, the Missouri River At Toston Mt.

Last Updated 2024-04-27
Streamflow 716,920.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 80.18%
Maximum 3,557,200.0 cfs
2019-05-31

About the missouri river


The Missouri River is the longest river in North America, stretching over 2,341 miles from Montana to Missouri. It has been an integral part of American history, serving as a major transportation route for fur traders, pioneers, and explorers. The river's hydrology has been significantly altered by the construction of various reservoirs and dams, including the Garrison Dam, Oahe Dam, and Fort Peck Dam. These dams have helped with flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation. The Missouri River also holds significant recreational and agricultural value, with many communities relying on it for fishing, boating, and irrigation. The river and its tributaries provide habitat for a variety of fish species, including catfish, bass, and walleye. The Missouri River remains an important part of American history and continues to play a vital role in the lives of many communities today.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Missouri River At Toston Mt
USGS 06054500
4840 cfs 4.88 ft 6.14
Missouri River Bl Hauser Lake Nr Helena Mt
USGS 06065500
3650 cfs 3.54 ft 0
Missouri River Bl Holter Dam Nr Wolf Cr Mt
USGS 06066500
3640 cfs 2.46 ft -1.36
Missouri River At Cascade Mt
USGS 06074000
4310 cfs 6.79 ft 0.7
Missouri River Near Ulm Mt
USGS 06078200
4360 cfs 3.81 ft 5.06
Missouri River Near Great Falls Mt
USGS 06090300
4650 cfs 3.09 ft -1.48
Missouri River At Fort Benton Mt
USGS 06090800
4940 cfs 2.06 ft -1.79
Missouri River At Virgelle Mt
USGS 06109500
5600 cfs 3.24 ft 0
Missouri River Near Landusky Mt
USGS 06115200
6030 cfs 13.89 ft -1.15
Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt
USGS 06177000
7640 cfs 10.81 ft 27.76
Missouri River Near Culbertson Mt
USGS 06185500
5770 cfs 2.23 ft -1.87
Missouri River At Bismarck
USGS 06342500
16700 cfs 4.78 ft 4.38
Missouri River At Sioux City
USGS 06486000
33500 cfs 13 ft 4.04
Missouri River At Decatur
USGS 06601200
35100 cfs 21.68 ft 4.15
Missouri River At Omaha
USGS 06610000
37600 cfs 16.36 ft 2.17
Missouri River At Nebraska City
USGS 06807000
45100 cfs 11.36 ft 3.92
Missouri River At Rulo
USGS 06813500
44600 cfs 8.81 ft 2.53
Missouri River At St. Joseph
USGS 06818000
47000 cfs 8.17 ft 2.17
Missouri River At Kansas City
USGS 06893000
53400 cfs 11.75 ft 4.71
Missouri River At Waverly
USGS 06895500
68200 cfs 14.51 ft 37.22
Missouri River At Glasgow
USGS 06906500
63300 cfs 14.13 ft 16.79
Missouri River At Boonville
USGS 06909000
65700 cfs 9.99 ft 17.32
Missouri River At Jefferson City
USGS 06910450
54800 cfs 7.14 ft 3.98
Missouri River At Hermann
USGS 06934500
56700 cfs 6.1 ft -1.39
Missouri River At St. Charles
USGS 06935965
60400 cfs 11.2 ft -3.36

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