Chariton River Near Prairie Hill, Mo Realtime Data
CHARITON RIVER NEAR PRAIRIE HILL, MO
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,210
Discharge (cfs)
3.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 06905500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,210 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.60 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,423 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Little Chariton River and the East Fork of the Chariton River. There are no major dams on the river. The flow of the river tends to be highest in the spring due to snowmelt and increased precipitation, while summer and fall tend to have lower flows. Interestingly, the Chariton River is known for the occasional appearance of paddlefish, a prehistoric fish with a long snout used for filter feeding.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 646.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.6 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1210.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 222% |
| Year Over Year Average | 544 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 44,400 cfs |
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