Black River

Williamsville, Missouri

Blocked todayMissouri
Blocked today

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Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 1 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    22 active alerts in Poplar Bluff Ranger District; most severe: Beaver Lake Temporary Closure

    USFSPosted Oct 1 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 76°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Why you'll love it

0.3 mi run
1,364 cfs avg flow

River facts

Average flow
1,364 cfs
Average current
1.6 ft/s
Drainage area
1,174 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Permits & access

No permit or access details on file for this water — check with the local land manager before you go.

About this water

Black River is a 0.3-mile paddling stretch near Williamsville, Missouri. USGS models an average flow of about 1,364 cfs.

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