What is the current flow on Chapman C?
Chapman C is currently flowing at 1,650 cfs at USGS gauge 06878000 as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC.
Chapman C at Chapman Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
14.97 ft
Flow 1,650 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 1,650 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 14 cfs).
Flow
1,650 cfs
Gauge Height
14.97 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 8587% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 15 to 1,650 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06878000 is a public stream gauge on Chapman C in Kansas. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
66° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
70° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
73° / 54°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- MILFORD LAKE NR JUNCTION CITY, KS · 8.2 mi
- SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE, KS · 9.6 mi
- LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY, KS · 11.3 mi
- REPUBLICAN R AT JUNCTION CITY, KS · 11.3 mi
- MUD C NR TALMAGE, KS · 12.0 mi
- MILFORD LAKE NEAR WAKEFIELD, KS · 12.9 mi
- KANSAS R AT FORT RILEY, KS · 14.8 mi
- KANSAS R NR OGDEN, KS · 18.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chapman C above or below normal right now?
Chapman C is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,650 cfs, compared with a typical median of 14 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Chapman C?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Chapman C, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Chapman C?
Nearby gauges worth checking include MILFORD LAKE NR JUNCTION CITY, KS (8.2 miles away), SMOKY HILL R AT ENTERPRISE, KS (9.6 miles away), LYON C NR JUNCTION CITY, KS (11.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Chapman C?
The forecast for today near Chapman C is clear, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Chapman C good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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