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SwedenWyaconda River above Canton water level
River gauge, Wyaconda River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Wyaconda River above Canton, where the gauge shows 2.82 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.82 ft – 4.02 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fabius River near EwingRiver gauge, North Fabius River | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Middle Fabius River near EwingRiver gauge, Middle Fabius River | 2.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Bear Creek near MarcellineRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.43 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| South Fabius River near TaylorRiver gauge, South Fabius River | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 17 mi |
| Fox River at WaylandRiver gauge, Fox River | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Des Moines River at St. FrancisvilleRiver gauge, Des Moines River | 14.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 22 mi |
| North River at PalmyraRiver gauge, North River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 22 mi |
| South Fabius River above NewarkRiver gauge, South Fabius River | 12.9 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Wyaconda River above Canton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.82 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wyaconda River above Canton rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wyaconda River above Canton normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05496000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.14211, -91.56569(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.82 ft | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wyaconda River above Canton (usgs:05496000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/wyaconda-river-above-canton
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer