+300.0 cfs (+4.1%) since yesterday
69.34% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Gasconade River
was last observed at
7,610
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
15,094
acre-ft of water today; about 69%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,975 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
282,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Gasconade River At Jerome
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,280 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen
with a gauge stage of 4.63 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Gasconade River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 845 ft, the
Gasconade River Near Hazelgreen.
Last Updated
2024-05-17
Streamflow
7,610.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
69.34%
Maximum
282,000.0 cfs
2015-12-30
About the gasconade river
The Gasconade River is a 280-mile-long river in central Missouri, USA. It was named after the Gasconade people who originally lived in the area. The river is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and camping. The hydrology of the Gasconade River is characterized by seasonal variations in flow, with high levels during spring and summer due to snowmelt and precipitation. The river has four main reservoirs/dams: Bagnell Dam, Harry S. Truman Dam, Pomme de Terre Dam, and Lake of the Ozarks Dam. These dams provide flood control, power generation, and recreational opportunities. The Gasconade River watershed is also an important agricultural area, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the primary agricultural products.