Niangua River river
Total streamflow across the Niangua River was last observed at 6,690 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 13,269 acre-ft of water today; about 307% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,176 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-12-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 85,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Niangua River At Windyville reporting a streamflow rate of 6,690 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Niangua River, with a gauge stage of 9.83 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Niangua River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 915 ft, the Niangua River At Windyville.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Niangua River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Niangua River
All 2 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Niangua River At Windyville
MO
USGS 06923250
|
6,690 | 9.83 | 3179.4 | 2071% | 12 | 34,900 | 915 |
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Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek
MO
USGS 06923950
|
1,850 | 4.43 | 285.4 | 172% | 2 | 50,100 | 692 |
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
Niangua River
The Niangua River is a tributary of the Osage River located in central Missouri, USA. Stretching for 125 miles, the river has a rich history dating back to the Osage Native Americans who once inhabited the area. The Niangua River is fed by numerous springs and has a steady flow rate, making it popular for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and canoeing. The river also has several popular reservoirs and dams, including the Lake of the Ozarks and the Harry S. Truman Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and regulate the river's flow. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, with many farmers irrigating their crops from its waters. The Niangua River is an important resource for the surrounding communities and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Track the Niangua 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 Niangua River
Where does the data for the Niangua 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.