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SwedenCalfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita water level
River gauge, Calfskin Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.1 cfs
History
What this means
Calfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita is at 4.62 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.61 ft and 5.00 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Calfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.15 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowskin Creek at Kellogg St, WichitaRiver gauge, Cowskin Creek | 2.8 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 1.4 mi |
| Cowskin Creek at 119th St at WichitaRiver gauge, Cowskin Creek | 6.68 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Arkansas River at WichitaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.66 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 8 mi |
| Arkansas River near MaizeRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.60 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Lake Arkansas River at Valley CenterRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River | 1.13 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| Arkansas River at DerbyRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 0.76 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Lake Arkansas River near SedgwickRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River | 1.83 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Ninnescah River near PeckRiver gauge, Ninnescah River | 2.72 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Calfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.62 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Calfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Calfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07144486(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.67368, -97.48082(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.62 ft | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Calfskin Creek at 119th St, Wichita (usgs:07144486). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/calfskin-creek-at-119th-st-wichita
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer