Chariton River Near Chariton, Ia Realtime Data
CHARITON RIVER NEAR CHARITON, IA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
24
Discharge (cfs)
4.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 24 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.13 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 28 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main contributors to the flow are precipitation, groundwater, and runoff from surrounding areas. The river has several tributaries, including the Middle River and South Fork Chariton River. There are no major dams on the river. The flow of the river is typically highest in the spring due to snowmelt and spring rains, and lowest in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the Chariton River include its designation as an "Outstanding Iowa Water" and its importance as a habitat for several endangered species, including the Iowa Pleistocene snail and the Topeka shiner.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 968.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.13 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 23.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 743% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,210 cfs |
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