Chikaskia River near Blackwell, OK
Is Chikaskia River near Blackwell, OK flooding right now?
Chikaskia River near Blackwell, OK measured 2.26 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 26.7 ft below its 29 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.26 ft
Streamflow
68 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.36 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 23.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 26.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 27.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 29.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.36 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 34.46 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 34.4 ft | 1998-11-01 |
| 34.35 ft | 2019-05-21 |
| 34.31 ft | 1993-05-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa, OK | 9.8 mi | Kay County |
| Arkansas River at Arkansas City, KS | 20.4 mi | Cowley County |
| Walnut River at Arkansas City, KS | 21.9 mi | Cowley County |
| Chikaskia River near Corbin, KS | 28.3 mi | Sumner County |
| Slate C at Wellington, KS | 31.0 mi | Sumner County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.