MISSOURI FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Streamflow levels across Missouri are currently 45.0% of normal, with the Mississippi River At St. Louis reporting the highest discharge in the state with 84400cfs and gauge stage of 0.2 ft. Meanwhile, the Black River At Poplar Bluff is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 6.89% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 729cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Brush Creek At Ward Parkway In Kansas City, currently reporting a stage of 36.07ft. The Little Platte River At Smithville in the Platte watershed is surging for this time of year at 333cfs, about 61.45% of normal.

       



Missouri has a humid continental climate, with precipitation occurring throughout the year. Major surface flows in the state include the Missouri River, Mississippi River, and the Osage River. Major reservoirs and dams include the Truman Reservoir, Lake of the Ozarks, and Table Rock Lake. The hydrology of the state is influenced by the geology and topography, with significant limestone and karst features. The Ozark plateau in southern Missouri is characterized by numerous streams and springs. Snowpack data is not as relevant for Missouri's hydrology as precipitation and river flow data. Water management and flood control are major concerns in the state due to the frequent occurrence of flooding on major rivers.


       
       
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