Arikaree River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Arikaree River is flowing at 6.3 cfs at Haigler, NE — 286% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Arikaree River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Haigler, the Arikaree River is running 6.3 cfs — 286% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 286% of normal).
How the Arikaree River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Haigler3,265 ft 6.3 cfs286%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Arikaree River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (286%).
Arikaree River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arikaree River At Haigler NE
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 06821500 |
6.3 cfs | 286% | -1% | 7.51 ft | 4.5 ft below | 3,265 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Arikaree River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Arikaree River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Arikaree River
The Arikaree River is a small tributary of the Republican River that flows through eastern Colorado and western Kansas. The river is approximately 156 miles long and has a drainage area of approximately 1,538 square miles. The river has a long history of being used for irrigation and agriculture, with several reservoirs and dams constructed along its course to provide water for irrigation. Some of the major reservoirs on the river include Bonny Reservoir, Tamarack Arroyo, and Upper Tamarack Arroyo. Additionally, the river supports recreational activities like fishing, camping, and boating, and is home to a variety of fish species including the rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass. Despite its small size, the Arikaree River is an important resource for both agricultural and recreational purposes in the region.
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About the Arikaree River
How is the Arikaree River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Arikaree River is flowing at 6.3 cfs at Haigler, NE, about 286% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Arikaree River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Arikaree River is at 286% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Arikaree River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Haigler (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.