What is the current flow on L Arkansas River?
L Arkansas River is currently flowing at 1,310 cfs at USGS gauge 07143672 as of Oct 4, 11:30 AM UTC.
L Arkansas River Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
12.49 ft
Flow 1,310 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 11:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 1,310 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 16 cfs).
Flow
1,310 cfs
Gauge Height
12.49 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 61458% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 07143672 is a public stream gauge on L Arkansas River in Kansas. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for L Arkansas River is not available on this page yet. Open L Arkansas River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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.
More Gauges On L Arkansas River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- L ARKANSAS R AT ALTA MILLS, KS · 6.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- 24S 03W 02AADA01 RB1-MS SHALLOW · 4.4 mi
- 24S 03W 02AADA02 RB1-MS DEEP · 4.4 mi
- EMMA C AT SEDGWICK, KS · 6.0 mi
- 25S 01W 07BCCA01 SMW-S13 NR CW36 · 10.0 mi
- 25S 01W 07BCCA02 DMW-S14 NR CW36 · 10.0 mi
- 25S 01W 07BCCC01 SMW-S11 NR CW36 · 10.0 mi
- 25S 01W 07BCCC02 DMW-S10 NR CW36 · 10.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is L Arkansas River above or below normal right now?
L Arkansas River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,310 cfs, compared with a typical median of 16 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on L Arkansas River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for L Arkansas River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near L Arkansas River?
Other gauges on L Arkansas River worth checking include L ARKANSAS R AT ALTA MILLS, KS (6.4 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is L Arkansas River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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