What is the current flow on Chariton River?
Chariton River is currently flowing at 3,750 cfs at USGS gauge 06905500 as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC.
Chariton River at Prairie Hill Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
7.30 ft
Flow 3,750 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 3,750 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 119 cfs).
Flow
3,750 cfs
Gauge Height
7.30 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 453% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06905500 is a public stream gauge on Chariton River in Missouri. 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
Partly cloudy
75° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
71° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
76° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 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
- Mussel Fork near Musselfork, MO · 8.5 mi
- East Fork Little Chariton R. near Huntsville, MO · 13.2 mi
- Marceline Lake near Marceline, MO · 13.8 mi
- Hickory Branch near Mendon, MO · 18.5 mi
- East Fork Little Chariton River near Macon, MO · 20.6 mi
- Long Branch Reservoir near Macon, MO · 20.7 mi
- Missouri River at Glasgow, MO · 22.2 mi
- Grand River below Sumner, MO (auxiliary gage) · 26.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chariton River above or below normal right now?
Chariton River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 3,750 cfs, compared with a typical median of 119 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Chariton River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Chariton River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Chariton River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Mussel Fork near Musselfork, MO (8.5 miles away), East Fork Little Chariton R. near Huntsville, MO (13.2 miles away), Marceline Lake near Marceline, MO (13.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Chariton River?
The forecast for today near Chariton River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 75°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Chariton River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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