Chikaskia River Flow Today
As of October 16, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Chikaskia River is flowing at 3,600 cfs near Blackwell, OK and up 6,614% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 890 to 3,600 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Chikaskia 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 Blackwell, the Chikaskia River is running 3,600 cfs, up 6,614% since yesterday.
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Blackwell (+6,614%) and Corbin (+1,920%).
How the Chikaskia 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
- Corbin1,111 ft 890 cfs
- Blackwell978 ft 3,600 cfs
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.
Chikaskia River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Chikaskia River Near Corbin KS
Oct 16, 2:30 AM · USGS 07151500 |
890 cfs | · | +1920% | 4.48 ft | 5.5 ft below | 1,111 ft |
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Chikaskia River Near Blackwell OK
Oct 16, 2:30 AM · USGS 07152000 |
3,600 cfs | · | +6614% | 10.78 ft | 18.2 ft below | 978 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 Chikaskia River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chikaskia River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Chikaskia River
The Chikaskia River is a tributary of the Arkansas River, located in Oklahoma, USA. The river is approximately 97 miles long and its name is derived from the Osage Indian language, meaning "place of the wild geese." The Chikaskia River drains an area of 1,620 square miles and flows through three counties. The river is used for irrigation, recreation, and serves as a source of drinking water for nearby communities. The Kaw Wildlife Refuge is located along the river, providing a habitat for various species of wildlife. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including Kaw Lake, which was built in the 1970s for flood control and water supply. The construction of these dams has significantly impacted the river's hydrology and ecology.
Fishing near the Chikaskia River
About the Chikaskia River
How is the Chikaskia River flowing right now?
As of October 16, 2026, the Chikaskia River is flowing at 3,600 cfs near Blackwell, OK. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 890 to 3,600 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chikaskia River running high or low?
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 Chikaskia River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Corbin (10.0 ft), Blackwell (29.0 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.