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Wyaconda River above Canton water level

River gauge, Wyaconda River, Missouri, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.05ft Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
27.4 cfs
1 3 4 5

History

3.03.33.53.8ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 17Oct 183.03.33.53.8ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18
Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Wyaconda River above Canton, where the gauge shows 3.05 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.38 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.05 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

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 50%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Fabius River near EwingRiver gauge, North Fabius River 3.31 ft Below flood stage −0.22 ft 9 mi
Middle Fabius River near EwingRiver gauge, Middle Fabius River 2.81 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 11 mi
Bear Creek near MarcellineRiver gauge, Bear Creek 2.46 ft Normal −0.02 ft 12 mi
South Fabius River near TaylorRiver gauge, South Fabius River 1.73 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 17 mi
Fox River at WaylandRiver gauge, Fox River 1.64 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 17 mi
Des Moines River at St. FrancisvilleRiver gauge, Des Moines River 14.82 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 22 mi
North River at PalmyraRiver gauge, North River 3.66 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 22 mi
South Fabius River above NewarkRiver gauge, South Fabius River 16.3 cfs Normal −9.9 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 18, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.05 ft. Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wyaconda River above Canton rising or falling?

Down 0.38 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.05 ft 2026-10-18 12:30 Provisional
Flow 27.4 cfs 2026-10-18 12:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Wyaconda River above Canton (usgs:05496000). Accessed October 18, 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