Streamflow discharge was last observed at 8,270 cfs, and a gauge height of 7.03 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 13,794 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Cimarron River and the Salt Fork River. Keystone Dam is a major dam on the river, situated about 40 miles upstream from Ralston. Seasonal trends show that the river flow peaks in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt and rainfall. The river is also known for its high sediment load, which is a result of erosion and runoff from agricultural lands. Additionally, the Arkansas River at Ralston, OK streamgauge provides a valuable resource for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
| Elevation | 790.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| DCP battery voltage, V | 12.7 volts |
| Gage height, ft | 7.03 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 8270.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 165% |
| Year Over Year Average | 5,005 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 181,000 cfs |