Chikaskia River near Corbin water level

Name: Chikaskia River near Corbin water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chikaskia River, Kansas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

3.14ft Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 340 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Chikaskia River near Corbin is above normal at 3.14 ft.

The median for mid-October is 2.27 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.87 ft above typical. It is 6.86 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.48 ft, a difference of +0.66 ft.

It has dropped 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.13 ft and 9.48 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.27 ft0.87 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.91 ft – 3.34 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.48 ft+0.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.13 ft – 9.48 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.93 ft – 15.43 ft
Highest on record: 28.00 ftJune 9, 1923

Floating and fishing near Chikaskia River near Corbin

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 6.86 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

29.85 ft: The Highway 49 River Bridge at gaging site would begin to take on water.
28.00 ft: Major and widespread flooding is anticipated over farmland. A section of Highway 49 north of the river gage site may begin to take on water. Flood waters begin to encroach on homestead grounds northeast of the gage site.
19.00 ft: Widespread flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural areas can be expected especially downstream.
13.00 ft: Left bank overflows extend out to about 100 yards. A low water bridge on South Sumner Road, 3 miles downstream from gage site or 2 miles southwest of Corbin, floods.
10.00 ft: Flooding of low-lying areas can be expected, especially along the right bank.
7.00 ft: The left bank overflow begins with no serious flooding.
3.14 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 56 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.00 ft	June 9, 1923
2	22.90 ft	November 1, 1998
3	22.75 ft	October 11, 1985
4	22.60 ft	October 10, 1985
5	22.50 ft	May 17, 1951
6	22.31 ft	May 17, 1957
7	22.06 ft	June 17, 1975
8	21.29 ft	April 27, 2009
9	20.07 ft	September 13, 2008
10	19.56 ft	June 18, 2025

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.87 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 64° 38° – Wind 17 mph

19 Mon 68° 44° – Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 73° 53° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 76° 56° – Wind 15 mph

22 Thu 80° 60° – Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 79° 62° – Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 78° 61° 0.14 in Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Chikaskia River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chikaskia River near BlackwellRiver gauge, Chikaskia River	4.29 ft	Below flood stage	−1.12 ft	28 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Slate Creek at WellingtonRiver gauge, Slate Creek	4.72 ft	High	−0.42 ft	14 mi
Ninnescah River near PeckRiver gauge, Ninnescah River	2.97 ft	Low	−0.24 ft	25 mi
Arkansas R on Highway 160 at OxfordRiver gauge, Arkansas R on Highway 160	8.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	26 mi
Arkansas River at MulvaneRiver gauge, Arkansas River	5.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	30 mi
Arkansas River at Arkansas CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River	4.29 ft	Low	−0.83 ft	32 mi
Walnut River at Arkansas CityRiver gauge, Walnut River	3.95 ft	Normal	−0.88 ft	32 mi
Sf Ninnescah River near MurdockRiver gauge, Sf Ninnescah River	3.22 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	33 mi
Arkansas River at DerbyRiver gauge, Arkansas River	0.79 ft	Very low	−0.09 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Chikaskia River near Corbin higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.66 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.48 ft.

What is flood stage for the Chikaskia River near Corbin?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.86 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Chikaskia River near Corbin in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.91 ft and 3.34 ft, based on 38 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 Chikaskia River near Corbin today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.14 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Chikaskia River near Corbin rising or falling?

Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.91 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chikaskia River near Corbin normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07151500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.12869, -97.60157 (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	3.14 ft	2026-10-18 12:30	Provisional
Flow	340 cfs	2026-10-18 12:30	Provisional

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