Current River river
Total streamflow across the Current River was last observed at 3,341 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 6,627 acre-ft of water today; about 30% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 11,323 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-04-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at 132,560 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Current River At Doniphan reporting a streamflow rate of 1,840 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Current River At Van Buren with a gauge stage of 3.23 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Current River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 780 ft, the Current River Above Akers.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Current River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Current River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Current River Above Akers
MO
USGS 07064533
|
311 | 1.09 | -1.3 | 34% | 116 | 38,800 | 780 |
|
Current River At Van Buren
MO
USGS 07067000
|
1,210 | 3.23 | 2.5 | 31% | 666 | 179,000 | 451 |
|
Current River At Doniphan
MO
USGS 07068000
|
1,840 | 0.06 | 0.0 | 33% | 979 | 183,000 | 349 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Current River
The Current River is a scenic waterway located in the Ozarks of southern Missouri. The river stretches 184 miles from the Ozark National Forest to the Arkansas border, making it the seventh largest river in Missouri. The river's hydrology is unique due to its numerous springs, which provide a constant flow of clean water throughout the year. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including Clearwater Lake and Wappapello Dam. These structures are used for flood control and provide recreation opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The river is also an important source of water for agriculture, providing irrigation for crops such as rice and cotton. The Current River has a rich history, including being used by Native Americans for transportation and trade, and later by European settlers for logging and transportation. Today, the river is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists seeking natural beauty and adventure.
Recreation along the Current River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Current River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Current River
Where does the data for the Current River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.