-156.37 cfs (-18.89%) since yesterday
31.42% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Chariton River
was last observed at
671
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,332
acre-ft of water today; about 31%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,137 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
87,950 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Chariton River Near Prairie Hill
reporting a streamflow rate of 444 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Chariton River Near Moulton
with a gauge stage of 18.52 ft.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Chariton River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 968 ft, the
Chariton River Near Chariton.
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Streamflow
671.34 cfs
Percent of Normal
31.42%
Maximum
87,950.0 cfs
2019-05-30
About the chariton river
The Chariton River is a 214-mile long river located in Iowa and Missouri in the United States. Historically, the river was used for transportation of goods and people, and was a major source of water for towns along its banks. The river has been dammed in several places to create reservoirs for flood control and recreation, including the Rathbun Lake, which is the largest lake in Iowa. The Chariton River is also an important source of water for agriculture, with irrigation systems drawing from the river to supply crops. Recreational activities on the river include boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. The hydrology of the river fluctuates seasonally, with high flows occurring in spring and low flows in summer.