What is the current flow on Mississippi River?
Mississippi River is currently flowing at 209,000 cfs at USGS gauge 07010000 as of Oct 2, 6:30 PM UTC.
Mississippi River at St. Louis Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
10.22 ft
Flow 209,000 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 6:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 209,000 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 114,000 cfs).
Flow
209,000 cfs
Gauge Height
10.22 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 21% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 271,000 to 209,000 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 07010000 is a public stream gauge on Mississippi River in Missouri. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
72° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
76° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
80° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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.
Nearby Gauges
- River Des Peres at Macklind Ave, St Louis, MO · 5.2 mi
- River Des Peres at St. Louis, MO · 7.4 mi
- Engelholm Creek near Wellston, MO · 7.6 mi
- Engelholm Creek at 70th Street near Pagedale · 7.7 mi
- River Des Peres at Shrewsbury, MO · 7.8 mi
- Maline Creek at Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO · 7.9 mi
- River Des Peres Tributary at Pagedale, MO · 8.0 mi
- Deer Creek at Maplewood, MO · 8.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mississippi River above or below normal right now?
Mississippi River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 209,000 cfs, compared with a typical median of 114,000 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Mississippi River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Mississippi River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Mississippi River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include River Des Peres at Macklind Ave, St Louis, MO (5.2 miles away), River Des Peres at St. Louis, MO (7.4 miles away), Engelholm Creek near Wellston, MO (7.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Mississippi River?
The forecast for today near Mississippi River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Mississippi River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than 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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