What is the current flow on Chariton River?

Chariton River was running 25 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 06904010. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Chariton River

Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 25 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 06904010. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Chariton River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
06903400	Chariton River near Chariton, IA	—
06903900	Chariton River near Rathbun, IA	—
06904010	Chariton River near Moulton, IA	—

Fly fishing rivers →Iowa lakes →

Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).