Nodaway River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:30 AM, the Nodaway River is flowing at 18,700 cfs near Graham, MO and up 193% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 5,940 to 18,700 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Nodaway 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 Graham, the Nodaway River is running 18,700 cfs, up 193% since yesterday.
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Graham (+193%) and Burlington Jct (+34%); dropping at Clarinda (-49%).
How the Nodaway 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
- Clarinda966 ft 5,940 cfs
- Burlington Jct919 ft 15,300 cfs
- Graham864 ft 18,700 cfs
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.
Nodaway River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nodaway River At Clarinda IA
Oct 2, 5:15 AM · USGS 06817000 |
5,940 cfs | · | -49% | 15.85 ft | 7.2 ft below | 966 ft |
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Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct MO
Oct 2, 4:45 AM · USGS 06817500 |
15,300 cfs | · | +34% | 17.84 ft | 5.2 ft below | 919 ft |
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Nodaway River Near Graham MO
Oct 2, 4:30 AM · USGS 06817700 |
18,700 cfs | · | +193% | 16.50 ft | · | 864 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 Nodaway River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nodaway River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Nodaway River
The Nodaway River is a 69-mile-long tributary of the Missouri River in Missouri and Iowa. It was first explored by European settlers in the early 1800s and played a significant role in the region's transportation industry during the 19th century. Today, it serves as a source of irrigation for agriculture, and several reservoirs and dams have been built along its course, including the Nodaway Valley and West Nodaway reservoirs. The river also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping, and is home to several species of fish and wildlife. However, the Nodaway River has been subject to flooding, with the most severe flood event occurring in 1993, causing significant damage to surrounding communities.
Fishing near the Nodaway River
About the Nodaway River
How is the Nodaway River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Nodaway River is flowing at 18,700 cfs near Graham, MO. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 5,940 to 18,700 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nodaway River running high or low?
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 Nodaway River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Clarinda (23.0 ft), Burlington Jct (23.0 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.