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Townsend Slough

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 8 ftΒ³/s over 25 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 06917060, as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 8 ftΒ³/s over 25 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
6 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
27.11 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 8 ftΒ³/s over 25 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Missouri yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Little Osage River at Horton, MO (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Townsend Slough

H: 103Β° L: 66Β°
Cloudy
Cloudy
96Β°
|
Feels like 95Β°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
29%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
8.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
73Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
69Β°
6 AM
Clear
67Β°
9 AM
Sunny
77Β°
12 PM
Sunny
97Β°
3 PM
Sunny
103Β°
6 PM
Overcast
99Β°
9 PM
Overcast
84Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Townsend Slough?
Townsend Slough is a river in Missouri.
Can you swim at Townsend Slough?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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