+800.0 cfs (+0.8%) since yesterday
247.21% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Osage River
was last observed at
101,100
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
200,529
acre-ft of water today; about 247%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
40,896 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
196,100 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Osage River Below St. Thomas
reporting a streamflow rate of 52,000 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Osage River Near Bagnell
with a gauge stage of 20.21 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Osage River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 558 ft, the
Osage River Near Bagnell.
Last Updated
2024-05-06
Streamflow
101,100.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
247.21%
Maximum
196,100.0 cfs
2015-12-30
About the osage river
The Osage River is a significant waterway that flows through Missouri and Kansas, stretching over 500 miles. It has a rich history, serving as an important trade route for Native Americans, French explorers, and early American settlers. Today, the river is heavily managed for flood control, with several dams and reservoirs, including the Truman Dam and Lake of the Ozarks. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power, recreation opportunities like fishing and boating, and are important for agricultural irrigation. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by precipitation, with flooding being a common occurrence. Despite this, the Osage River remains an important natural resource for the communities and industries that rely on it.