Wolf Creek River Levels

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Wolf Creek, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 0 different streamgauging stations along the Wolf Creek, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

It begins in Lyon County and flows eastward where it eventually joins the Verdigris River. The river is dammed at several points, including Melvern Lake and John Redmond Reservoir, which were constructed primarily for flood control and as sources of water for surrounding communities. The river and its reservoirs also provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation operates a nuclear power plant on the river, which supplies power to over 800,000 homes in Kansas and Missouri. The river has been used for agricultural purposes for many years and is an important source of irrigation for crops in the surrounding area.