Cuivre River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Cuivre River is flowing at 8.7 cfs near Troy, MO — 54% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Cuivre River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Troy, the Cuivre River is running 8.7 cfs — 54% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 54% of normal).
How the Cuivre River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Troy493 ft 8.7 cfs54%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Cuivre River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (54%).
Cuivre River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cuivre River Near Troy MO
Oct 4, 2:30 AM · USGS 05514500 |
8.7 cfs | 54% | -4% | 5.18 ft | 15.8 ft below | 493 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Cuivre River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Cuivre River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Cuivre River
The Cuivre River is a 83-mile-long river in eastern Missouri that flows through Lincoln, St. Charles, and Warren counties. It is a tributary of the Mississippi River and was named by French explorers, meaning "copper river." The river has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes for trade and transportation. Today, the Cuivre River is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river also has several reservoirs and dams, including the Indian Camp Creek Reservoir, which is used for municipal water supply and recreation, and the Peruque Creek Reservoir, which is used for flood control and recreation. The Cuivre River provides agricultural benefits as well, with its fertile floodplain supporting crops and livestock.
Fishing near the Cuivre River
About the Cuivre River
How is the Cuivre River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Cuivre River is flowing at 8.7 cfs near Troy, MO, about 54% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cuivre River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cuivre River is at 54% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Cuivre River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Troy (21.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.