River Rat Water Level

Q: What is the water level of River Rat today?

River Rat water levels are measured at USGS gauge Bourbeuse River at Union, MO; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is River Rat high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for River Rat — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for River Rat, measured at USGS station Bourbeuse River at Union, MO (9.2 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

3.29 ft

Updated 42 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.84 ft

30-day avg: 4.13 ft

Streamflow

130 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 3.31–8.41 ft2026-09-02

River Rat is currently 0.8 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on River Rat (2)

River Rat — Central township, Missouri
Old HWY — Central township, Missouri

See all River Rat boat ramps →

River Rat Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of River Rat today?

The USGS gauge for River Rat (Bourbeuse River at Union, MO) currently reads a gauge height of 3.29 feet, 0.8 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is River Rat high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, River Rat is 0.8 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on River Rat?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on River Rat, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 07016500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.