OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Missouri River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Missouri River At Decatur • Midwest• United States

▲ HIGH WATER

Water Level (STAGE)

19.34 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

26,700 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

1,011 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 06601200 • COORD: 42.008°, -96.243°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 4:11 PM

Missouri River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Missouri River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 19.34 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Missouri River

The Missouri River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Missouri River At Decatur gauging station (coordinates: 42.0078°N, -96.2429°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Midwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Missouri River At De

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (11) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Missouri River At Decatur CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	42.008°, -96.243°	06601200	Viewing
Missouri River At Street Joseph	Midwest	39.753°, -94.857°	06818000	View Level →
Missouri River Above Parkville	Midwest	39.192°, -94.770°	06821250	View Level →
Missouri River At Kansas City	Midwest	39.112°, -94.588°	06893000	View Level →
Missouri River At Toston Mount	Rocky Mountains	46.147°, -111.420°	06054500	View Level →
Missouri River below Hauser Dam Near Helena Mount	Rocky Mountains	46.766°, -111.889°	06065500	View Level →
Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek Mount	Rocky Mountains	46.995°, -112.011°	06066500	View Level →
Missouri River At Bismarck	Great Plains	46.814°, -100.821°	06342500	View Level →
Missouri River At Sioux City	Great Plains	42.486°, -96.413°	06486000	View Level →
Missouri River At Omaha	Great Plains	41.259°, -95.923°	06610000	View Level →
Missouri River At Nebraska City	Great Plains	40.682°, -95.847°	06807000	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Missouri River

What is the current Missouri River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Missouri River water level at Missouri River At Decatur is measured at 19.34 ft with an observed discharge of 26,700 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Missouri River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Missouri River is located at coordinates 42.0078° Latitude and -96.2429° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 06601200.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Missouri River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Missouri River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Missouri River flow? ↓

The Missouri River courses through United States across the Midwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.