Streamflow discharge was last observed at 182 cfs, and a gauge height of 9.67 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 173 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow of the river is influenced by precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater discharge. The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Black Bear Creek and Sand Creek, and is impacted by the Kaw Lake Dam. Seasonal trends in flow are driven by precipitation patterns, with peak flows typically occurring in the spring and early summer. Interesting facts about the river include its important role in the settlement of the American West, as well as its designation as a National Wild and Scenic River.
| Elevation | 1,018.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 9.67 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 182.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 55% |
| Year Over Year Average | 332 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 44,500 cfs |