Live float conditions for 44 Missouri rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Current River
Current River is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Current River At Montauk State Park, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Current River At Montauk State Park, Mo, Current River Above Akers, Mo, Current River At Van Buren, Mo, Current River At Doniphan, Mo
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North Fork River
North Fork River is a mid-sized river in the Ozark Highlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Fork River Near Tecumseh, Mo gauge runs roughly 300–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 210–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Fork River Near Tecumseh, Mo
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Eleven Point River
Eleven Point River is a mid-sized river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eleven Point River Near Bardley, Mo gauge runs roughly 270–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 190–880 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Eleven Point River Near Bardley, Mo
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Meramec River
Meramec River is a small creek in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Meramec River At Cook Station, Mo gauge runs roughly 85–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Meramec River At Cook Station, Mo, Meramec River Near Steelville, Mo, Meramec River Near Sullivan, Mo, Meramec River At Pacific, Mo
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Niangua River
Niangua River is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Niangua River At Windyville, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Niangua River At Windyville, Mo, Niangua River Ab Lake Niangua Nr Macks Creek, Mo, Niangua River At Tunnel Dam Near Macks Creek, Mo
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Jacks Fork
Jacks Fork is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Jacks Fork Near Mountain View, Mo gauge runs roughly 160–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Jacks Fork Near Mountain View, Mo, Jacks Fork At Alley Spring, Mo, Jacks Fork At Eminence, Mo
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Gasconade River
Gasconade River is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen, Mo gauge runs roughly 190–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–840 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen, Mo, Gasconade River At Jerome, Mo, Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain, Mo
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James River
James River is a small creek in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the James River Near Springfield, Mo gauge runs roughly 210–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: James River Near Springfield, Mo, James River Near Boaz, Mo, James River At Galena, Mo
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St. Francis River
St. Francis River is a small river in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Francis River Near Mill Creek, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–490 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St. Francis River Near Mill Creek, Mo, St. Francis River Near Saco, Mo, St. Francis River Near Patterson, Mo, St. Francis River At Wappapello, Mo
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Big Piney River
Big Piney River is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Piney River Near Big Piney, Mo gauge runs roughly 170–640 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Big Piney River Near Big Piney, Mo, Big Piney Below Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
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Big River
Big River is a small creek in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big River At Irondale, Mo gauge runs roughly 150–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big River At Irondale, Mo, Big River Below Desloge, Mo, Big River Below Bonne Terre, Mo, Big River Near Richwoods, Mo
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Osage River
Osage River is a mid-sized river in the Osage & Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Osage River At Taberville, Mo gauge runs roughly 150–18,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–5,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Osage & Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Osage River At Taberville, Mo, Osage River Near Bagnell, Mo, Osage River At Tuscumbia, Mo, Osage River Below St. Thomas, Mo
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Missouri River
Missouri River is a big-water river in the Big Rivers region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Missouri River At St. Joseph, Mo gauge runs roughly 33,500–63,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~37,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Missouri River At St. Joseph, Mo, Missouri River At Kansas City, Mo, Missouri River At Boonville, Mo, Missouri River At Hermann, Mo
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Roaring River
Roaring River is a small creek in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Roaring River At Roaring River State Park gauge runs roughly 75–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Roaring River At Roaring River State Park
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Mississippi River
Mississippi River is a big-water river in the Big Rivers region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mississippi River At St. Louis, Mo gauge runs roughly 75,000–253,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~97,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Big Rivers · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Mississippi River At St. Louis, Mo, Mississippi River At New Madrid, Mo
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Little Piney Creek
Little Piney Creek is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Piney Creek At Newburg, Mo gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Piney Creek At Newburg, Mo
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Black River
Black River is a small river in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River Near Annapolis, Mo gauge runs roughly 200–770 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–540 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Black River Near Annapolis, Mo, Black River At Leeper, Mo, Black River At Poplar Bluff, Mo
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Huzzah Creek
Huzzah Creek is a small river in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Huzzah Creek Near Steelville, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Huzzah Creek Near Steelville, Mo
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Roubidoux Creek
Roubidoux Creek is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Roubidoux Creek Above Fort Leonard Wood, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Roubidoux Creek Above Fort Leonard Wood, Mo, Roubidoux Creek At Polla Rd Bl Ft. Leonard Wood
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Shoal Creek
Shoal Creek is a small river in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shoal Creek Above Joplin, Mo gauge runs roughly 130–620 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shoal Creek Above Joplin, Mo
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Bryant Creek
Bryant Creek is a small river in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh, Mo gauge runs roughly 180–640 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bryant Creek Near Tecumseh, Mo
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Spring River
Spring River is a small river in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spring River At La Russell, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–410 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spring River At La Russell, Mo, Spring River At Carthage, Mo, Spring River Near Waco, Mo
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Bourbeuse River
Bourbeuse River is a small creek in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bourbeuse River Near High Gate, Mo gauge runs roughly 70–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bourbeuse River Near High Gate, Mo, Bourbeuse River At Union, Mo
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Sac River
Sac River is a small river in the Southwest Ozarks region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sac River Near Dadeville, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–570 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sac River Near Dadeville, Mo, Sac River At Hwy J Below Stockton, Mo, Sac River Near Caplinger Mills, Mo
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Finley Creek
Finley Creek is a small river in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Finley Creek Below Riverdale, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–390 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Finley Creek Below Riverdale, Mo
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Big Sugar Creek
Big Sugar Creek is a small creek in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Sugar Creek Near Powell, Mo gauge runs roughly 120–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Sugar Creek Near Powell, Mo
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Indian Creek
Indian Creek is a small creek in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Indian Creek Near Lanagan, Mo gauge runs roughly 210–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Indian Creek Near Lanagan, Mo
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East Fork Black River
East Fork Black River is a small creek in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Fork Black River Near Lesterville, Mo gauge runs roughly 50–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Fork Black River Near Lesterville, Mo
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Pomme de Terre River
Pomme de Terre River is a small creek in the Osage & Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pomme De Terre River Near Polk, Mo gauge runs roughly 220–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Osage & Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pomme De Terre River Near Polk, Mo, Pomme De Terre River Near Hermitage, Mo, Pomme De Terre River At Hermitage, Mo
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Castor River
Castor River is a small river in the St. Francois & SE Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Castor River At Zalma, Mo gauge runs roughly 120–660 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: St. Francois & SE Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Castor River At Zalma, Mo
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Flat Creek
Flat Creek is a small river in the Southwest Ozarks region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flat Creek Below Jenkins, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest Ozarks · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Flat Creek Below Jenkins, Mo
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Grand River
Grand River is a small river in the North Missouri Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Grand River Near Gallatin, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–520 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Grand River Near Gallatin, Mo, Grand River Near Fountain Grove, Mo, Grand River Near Sumner, Mo
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Salt River
Salt River is a mid-sized river in the North Missouri Prairie region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt River Near Center, Mo gauge runs roughly 150–6,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–2,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salt River Near Center, Mo, Salt River Near New London, Mo
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Maries River
Maries River is a small creek in the Ozark Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Maries River At Westphalia, Mo gauge runs roughly 130–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ozark Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Maries River At Westphalia, Mo
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Little Platte River
Little Platte River is a small creek in the North Missouri Prairie region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Platte River Near Plattsburg, Mo gauge runs roughly 40–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Platte River Near Plattsburg, Mo, Little Platte River At Smithville, Mo
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Cuivre River
Cuivre River is a small creek in the North Missouri Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cuivre River Near Troy, Mo gauge runs roughly 280–800 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 200–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cuivre River Near Troy, Mo
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South Grand River
South Grand River is a small creek in the Osage & Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Grand River At Archie, Mo gauge runs roughly 120–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Osage & Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Grand River At Archie, Mo, South Grand River At Urich, Mo
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Lamine River
Lamine River is a small creek in the Osage & Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lamine River Near Otterville, Mo gauge runs roughly 180–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Osage & Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lamine River Near Otterville, Mo
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Platte River
Platte River is a small river in the North Missouri Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Platte River Near Agency, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–470 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Platte River Near Agency, Mo, Platte River At Sharps Station, Mo
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Moreau River
Moreau River is a small creek in the Osage & Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Moreau River Near Jefferson City, Mo gauge runs roughly 200–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 140–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Osage & Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Moreau River Near Jefferson City, Mo
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Chariton River
Chariton River is a small river in the North Missouri Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chariton River At Novinger, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–3,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chariton River At Novinger, Mo, Chariton River Near Prairie Hill, Mo
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Nodaway River
Nodaway River is a small river in the North Missouri Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nodaway River Near Burlington Junction, Mo gauge runs roughly 100–800 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nodaway River Near Burlington Junction, Mo, Nodaway River Near Graham, Mo
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Marmaton River
Marmaton River is a small creek in the Osage & Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Marmaton River Near Richards, Mo gauge runs roughly 160–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Osage & Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Marmaton River Near Richards, Mo, Marmaton River Near Nevada, Mo
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Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a small creek in the North Missouri Prairie region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackwater River At Valley City, Mo gauge runs roughly 150–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Missouri Prairie · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackwater River At Valley City, Mo, Blackwater River At Blue Lick, Mo
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