TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Wyaconda River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Wyaconda River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Wyaconda River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, flowing for 133 miles through northeastern Missouri. Historically, the river played a significant role in the region's transportation and commerce, with steamboats navigating its waters in the 19th century. The river's hydrology is characterized by seasonal flooding, and specific reservoirs and dams have been constructed to manage flood control, such as the Wyaconda River Watershed Dam. The river is also important for irrigation and agriculture, supporting crops like soybeans, corn, and wheat. In terms of recreational use, the river offers opportunities for fishing and boating, with several public access points along its length.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Wyaconda River Above Canton
USGS 05496000 |
46 cfs | 3.26 ft | -30.55 |
History of the River
Wyaconda River is a stream in Lewis and Clark counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is a tributary of the Mississippi River.The river source is in west central Clark County at the confluence of the North Wyaconda and the South Wyaconda rivers about 3.5 miles east-northeast of Wyaconda at 40°24′17″N 91°51′42″W. The stream flows to the southeast into Lewis County about 1.5 miles southwest of St. Patrick and Missouri Route 81. The stream continues and turns to the south about one mile west of Canton where it passes under Missouri Route 16. The stream turns to the southeast and runs semi-parallel to US Route 61. It passes under Route 61 and meanders to the southeast to enter the Mississippi just north of La Grange. The confluence with the Mississippi is at 40°03′35″N 91°29′45″W at an elevation of 472 feet.Wyaconda is a name derived from the Dakota language meaning "sacred power".