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Missouri River

Iowa • 47.3015, -106.5191

Length

2,319 mi

3,732 km

Elevation

4,042′ → 402′

3,640 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.03%

1.6 ft/mi

Drainage

418,761 mi²

1,084,586 km²

Avg Flow

121,417 cfs

7.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

3,493 mi

5,622 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

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