Missouri · Unknown Co.

Elk River

· 45 mi · Class
Optimal: 425–1300 CFS · USGS #07189000
853 avg
3,830CFS
7.15 ft gauge height
Flood
↓Falling slowly (-40 cfs/hr)(-50 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 853 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #07189000
Designated Water Trail · State

The Elk River and its scenic tributary, Big Sugar Creek, have become a favorite float with canoeists in the western part of the state. Big Sugar provides good camping and fishing, and is an unusually clear stream. In the Pineville and Noel areas, summer cottages are numerous, but the Elk below Noel again has a more isolated quality. www.floatmissouri.com

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