Arkansas River at Ralston

Is this flow normal for September 29?

Today's 845 cfs is 39% below the median for this date — which counts as normal water here.

The median flow on this date is 1,380 cfs, across 48 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

• Wind — 9 mph — moderate wind at the forecast location-7
• Gusts — Gusting to 20 mph — 11 mph over sustained-1
• Rain — 45% chance in the next 6 hours-6

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, and uses available public readings. We haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

• Paddler discussion on Reddit ↗

  Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source

• Search American Whitewater ↗

  Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions

• Satellite view and access roads ↗

  Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like

• Video from this water ↗

  The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive

• USGS gauge 07152500 ↗

  Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata

Nearby water

• Black Bear Creek at Pawnee12 mi
• Hominy Creek near Hominy20 mi
• Bird Creek at Sh 99 at Pawhuska26 mi
• Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa34 mi
• Chikaskia River near Blackwell37 mi
• Bird Creek at Avant37 mi