+1520.0 cfs (+322.72%) since yesterday
128.72% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Chikaskia River
was last observed at
1,991
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,949
acre-ft of water today; about 129%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,547 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
63,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,740 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Chikaskia River, with a gauge stage of
6.58 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Chikaskia River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,111 ft, the
Chikaskia R Nr Corbin.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
1,991.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
128.72%
Maximum
63,300.0 cfs
2019-05-09
About the chikaskia river
The Chikaskia River is a tributary of the Arkansas River, located in Oklahoma, USA. The river is approximately 97 miles long and its name is derived from the Osage Indian language, meaning "place of the wild geese." The Chikaskia River drains an area of 1,620 square miles and flows through three counties. The river is used for irrigation, recreation, and serves as a source of drinking water for nearby communities. The Kaw Wildlife Refuge is located along the river, providing a habitat for various species of wildlife. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including Kaw Lake, which was built in the 1970s for flood control and water supply. The construction of these dams has significantly impacted the river's hydrology and ecology.