Wyaconda River Flow Today
As of October 25, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Wyaconda River is flowing at 9.1 cfs above Canton, MO — 77% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Wyaconda 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 Canton, the Wyaconda River is running 9.1 cfs — 77% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 77% of normal).
How the Wyaconda 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
- Canton568 ft 9.1 cfs77%
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.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Wyaconda River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (77%).
Wyaconda River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wyaconda River Above Canton MO
Oct 25, 2:30 AM · USGS 05496000 |
9.1 cfs | 77% | -5% | 2.72 ft | 568 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 Wyaconda River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Wyaconda River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Wyaconda River
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.
About the Wyaconda River
How is the Wyaconda River flowing right now?
As of October 25, 2026, the Wyaconda River is flowing at 9.1 cfs above Canton, MO, about 77% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wyaconda River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wyaconda River is at 77% of normal for the date. 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.
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.