What is the current flow on Little Platte River?
Little Platte River is currently flowing at 20.3 cfs at USGS gauge 06821150 as of Oct 4, 7:30 PM UTC.
Little Platte River at Smithville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
12.34 ft
Flow 20.3 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 7:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 20.3 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 11 cfs).
Flow
20.3 cfs
Gauge Height
12.34 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 53% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06821150 is a public stream gauge on Little Platte River in Missouri. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
77° / 70°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
72° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Clear
79° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Little Platte River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Little Platte River near Plattsburg, MO · 15.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Smithville Reservoir near Smithville, MO · 1.3 mi
- Platte River at Sharps Station, MO · 7.9 mi
- Fishing River above Mosby, MO · 13.5 mi
- Missouri River at Randolph, MO · 17.0 mi
- Missouri River above Parkville, MO · 17.0 mi
- Missouri River at Kansas City, MO · 19.1 mi
- Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO · 19.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Platte River above or below normal right now?
Little Platte River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 20.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 11 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Little Platte River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Little Platte River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Little Platte River?
Other gauges on Little Platte River worth checking include Little Platte River near Plattsburg, MO (15.4 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Little Platte River?
The forecast for today near Little Platte River is clear, with temperatures around 77°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Little Platte River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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