+4250.0 cfs (+40.67%) since yesterday
40.23% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Osage River
was last observed at
14,700
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
29,157
acre-ft of water today; about 40%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
36,540 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
196,100 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Osage River Near Bagnell
reporting a streamflow rate of 14,700 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Osage River, with a gauge stage of
9.23 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Osage River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 558 ft, the
Osage River Near Bagnell.
Last Updated
2024-03-28
Streamflow
14,700.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
40.23%
Maximum
196,100.0 cfs
2015-12-30
About the osage river
The Osage River is a significant waterway that flows through Missouri and Kansas, stretching over 500 miles. It has a rich history, serving as an important trade route for Native Americans, French explorers, and early American settlers. Today, the river is heavily managed for flood control, with several dams and reservoirs, including the Truman Dam and Lake of the Ozarks. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power, recreation opportunities like fishing and boating, and are important for agricultural irrigation. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by precipitation, with flooding being a common occurrence. Despite this, the Osage River remains an important natural resource for the communities and industries that rely on it.