Gasconade River Flow
As of 2026-08-02, the Gasconade River is flowing at a combined 1,796 cfs across 3 USGS streamgauges — 70% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 2,567 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Gasconade River was last observed at 1,796 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,562 acre-ft of water today; about 70% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,567 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at 282,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain reporting a streamflow rate of 871 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Gasconade River, with a gauge stage of 2.6 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Gasconade River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 845 ft, the Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Gasconade River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Gasconade 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen
MO
USGS 06928000
|
140 | 0.90 | -7.3 | 52% | 13 | 119,000 | 845 |
|
Gasconade River At Jerome
MO
USGS 06933500
|
785 | 1.68 | -2.7 | 87% | 413 | 127,000 | 663 |
|
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
MO
USGS 06934000
|
871 | 2.60 | 3.1 | 73% | 292 | 131,000 | 557 |
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
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.
Track the Gasconade 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 Gasconade River
How is the Gasconade River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-02, the Gasconade River is flowing at a combined 1,796 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 70% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Gasconade River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Gasconade 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.