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Photo: VALLEY FARM HAY BALING OPERATION ON THE NIANGUA RIVER JUST ABOVE PONT WHERE THE RIVER JOINS THE LAKE PROPER OFF ROUTE J. THIS FARM IS SIMILAR TO MANY THAT WERE SUBMERGED WHEN LAKE OZARK WAS CREATED BY BAGNELL DAM by Bill Kuykendall (Public domain) License

Niangua River

River · Eldridge Township, 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 294 ft³/s over 18 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 06923940, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 294 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
203 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.15 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 294 ft³/s over 18 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Niangua River ab Lake Niangua nr Macks Creek, MO (5.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Niangua River

H: 89° L: 61°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
83%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Overcast
72°
12 PM
Overcast
85°
3 PM
Overcast
89°
6 PM
Overcast
87°
9 PM
Overcast
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Niangua River?
Niangua River is a river in Eldridge Township, Missouri.
Can you swim at Niangua River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Niangua River rated?
Niangua River in Eldridge Township, Missouri has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
What amenities does Niangua River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Niangua River include camping-nearby.

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Eldridge Township, MO 65536

Eldridge Township, Missouri 65536

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