Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re water level
River gauge, Nf Ninnescah River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 40.6 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re reads 5.92 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 6.34 ft, based on 33 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.42 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.13 ft, a difference of −0.21 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.61 ft and 6.19 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.34 ft0.42 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.38 ft – 7.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.13 ft−0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.61 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River near HutchinsonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.06 ft | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Cheney ReservoirReservoir | 1,420.26 ft | Normal | 15 mi | |
| Cheney Re near CheneyLake, Cheney Re | 1,420.18 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Cow Creek near HutchinsonRiver gauge, Cow Creek | 1.50 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Arkansas River near NickersonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 8.97 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Sf Ninnescah River near MurdockRiver gauge, Sf Ninnescah River | 3.23 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Lake Arkansas River at Highway 50 near HalsteadRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River | 5.65 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Lake Arkansas River at Alta MillsRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River | −0.69 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re higher than last year?
No, it is 0.21 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.13 ft.
What is a normal level for the Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.38 ft and 7.59 ft, based on 33 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 19, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 33 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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.92 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 40.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-19 13:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re (usgs:07144780). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/nf-ninnescah-river-above-cheney-re
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