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Gasconade River Flow Today

As of November 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Gasconade River is flowing at 537 cfs near Rich Fountain, MO — 59% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 93 to 537 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
3 3 reporting · upstream → down
Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen: 35% of normalGasconade River At Jerome: 51% of normalGasconade River Near Rich Fountain: 59% of normal
Typical gauge
51% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Paddle runs
1 0 in range now
1 low
Updated
Nov 11, 1:30 AM
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River briefing · Nov 11, 2026

Gasconade 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 Rich Fountain, the Gasconade River is running 537 cfs — 59% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 51% of normal).

Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Gasconade River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Gasconade 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

  1. Hazelgreen845 ft 93 cfs35%
  2. Jerome663 ft 444 cfs51%
  3. Rich Fountain557 ft 537 cfs59%

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 Gasconade River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (51%).

Typical gauge 51%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal1Below normal2Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Gasconade River flow report

3 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen MO
Nov 11, 1:15 AM · USGS 06928000
93 cfs 35% -4% 0.39 ft 20.6 ft below 845 ft
Gasconade River At Jerome MO
Nov 11, 1:45 AM · USGS 06933500
444 cfs 51% -1% 1.17 ft 13.8 ft below 663 ft
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain MO
Nov 11, 1:30 AM · USGS 06934000
537 cfs 59% -1% 2.05 ft 18.0 ft below 557 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.

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Paddle runs on the Gasconade River

Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).

RunStatusFlow nowRunnable rangeClass
County Highway O, Laclede, County, Missouri To Ozark Spring
Gauge: Hazelgreen
Too low 93 cfs 530–10,608 cfs typical II–III
History

Gasconade River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Gasconade River

The Gasconade River is a 280-mile-long river in central Missouri, USA. It was named after the Gasconade people who originally lived in the area. The river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and camping. The hydrology of the Gasconade River is characterized by seasonal variations in flow, with high levels during spring and summer due to snowmelt and precipitation. The river has four main reservoirs/dams: Bagnell Dam, Harry S. Truman Dam, Pomme de Terre Dam, and Lake of the Ozarks Dam. These dams provide flood control, power generation, and recreational opportunities. The Gasconade River watershed is also an important agricultural area, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the primary agricultural products.

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About the Gasconade River

How is the Gasconade River flowing right now?

As of November 11, 2026, the Gasconade River is flowing at 537 cfs near Rich Fountain, MO, about 59% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 93 to 537 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Gasconade River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Gasconade River is at 51% 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 Gasconade River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Hazelgreen (21.0 ft), Jerome (15.0 ft), Rich Fountain (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Is the Gasconade River runnable for paddling today?

Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.

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.

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