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Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re water level

River gauge, Nf Ninnescah River, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.90ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
38.7 cfs
Water temperature
59 °F
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History

History
468ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20468ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
468ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20468ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re reads 5.90 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.79 ft, based on 35 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.89 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.10 ft, a difference of −0.20 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.63 ft and 6.19 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 59 °F.

Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
6.79 ft0.89 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.37 ft – 7.53 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
Same day last year
6.10 ft−0.20 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
5.63 ft – 6.19 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5.47 ft – 12.21 ft

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 71° 49° – Wind 19 mph
20 Tue 68° 54° – Wind 15 mph
21 Wed 69° 56° 0.72 in, 22% Wind 15 mph
22 Thu 78° 57° – Wind 16 mph
23 Fri 76° 61° – Wind 20 mph
24 Sat 72° 61° – Wind 17 mph
25 Sun 65° 60° 0.06 in, 24% Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 66%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Arkansas River near HutchinsonRiver gauge, Arkansas River 2.08 ft Low +0.01 ft 14 mi
Cheney ReservoirReservoir 1,420.24 ft Normal 15 mi
Cheney Re near CheneyLake, Cheney Re 1,420.17 ft Normal −0.02 ft 15 mi
Cow Creek near HutchinsonRiver gauge, Cow Creek 1.49 ft Normal ±0 19 mi
Arkansas River near NickersonRiver gauge, Arkansas River 8.97 ft Normal ±0 20 mi
Sf Ninnescah River near MurdockRiver gauge, Sf Ninnescah River 3.20 ft Very low −0.04 ft 23 mi
Lake Arkansas River at Highway 50 near HalsteadRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River 5.65 ft Normal ±0 28 mi
Lake Arkansas River at Alta MillsRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River −0.68 ft Very low ±0 29 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re higher than last year?

No, it is 0.20 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.10 ft.

What is a normal level for the Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.79 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.37 ft and 7.53 ft, based on 35 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07144780 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.86220, -98.01378 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.90 ft 2026-10-20 06:30 Provisional
Flow 38.7 cfs 2026-10-20 06:30 Provisional
Water temperature 59 °F 2026-10-20 06:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re (usgs:07144780). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/nf-ninnescah-river-above-cheney-re

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