Summary
Total streamflow across the
South Grand River
was last observed at
73
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
146
acre-ft of water today; about 34%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
217 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at
39,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
South Grand River At Urich
reporting a streamflow rate of 41 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
South Grand River At Archie
with a gauge stage of 5.52 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the South Grand River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 773 ft, the
South Grand River At Archie.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 146 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
73.4 cfs
-23.5 cfs (-24.25%) |
| Percent of Normal | 33.86% |
| Maximum |
39,700.0 cfs
2019-05-22 |
| Seasonal Avg | 217 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
South Grand River At Archie
USGS 06921590 |
32 cfs | 5.52 ft | -16.71 | |||||
|
South Grand River At Urich
USGS 06921600 |
41 cfs | 2.72 ft | -29.31 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The South Grand River is a stream in Bates, Cass, Henry and Benton counties of west central Missouri. It is a tributary of the Osage River.
The stream headwaters are in Cass County at the confluence of Massey Creek and East Creek at 38°40′03″N 94°31′56″W three miles east of Cleveland and five miles southwest of Peculiar. The stream flows southeast crossing under Missouri Route 2 near Freeman and US Route 71 near Archie. Just to the southeast of Archie the stream turns to the east and becomes the boundary between Cass and Bates counties. The stream flows east through the Settles Ford Conservation Area and enters Henry County and passes south of Urich and Missouri Route 7. The stream course turns again to the southeast passing under Missouri Route 18 west of Clinton and enters the waters of Truman Reservoir south of Clinton. The stream course continues as part of the lake passing under Missouri Route 13 south of Clinton and east into Benton County to its confluence with the Osage River one mile north of the Harry S Truman Dam at 38°16′35″N 93°24′42″W.