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Mark Twain Riverboat

Tourist attraction · Hannibal, Missouri

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 64 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 05502000, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 64 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.05 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 64 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bear Creek at Hannibal, MO (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mark Twain Riverboat

H: 91° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
72°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
88%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Clear
70°
6 AM
Clear
67°
9 AM
Sunny
73°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Sunny
89°
6 PM
Sunny
88°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mark Twain Riverboat?
Mark Twain Riverboat is a tourist attraction in Hannibal, Missouri.
Can you swim at Mark Twain Riverboat?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Mark Twain Riverboat rated?
Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal, Missouri has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 142 reviews.

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Location & Contact

300 Riverfront Dr, Hannibal, MO 63401

Hannibal, Missouri 63401

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Accessibility

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Amenities

🚻 Restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids