Kayak Love

Texas · river

Wichita Rv near Mabelle

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

73of 100

Good

Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

11 mph

gusting to 12 mph

Air temp

102°F

1% chance of rain

River flow

0 cfs

very low for this date

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
5p1213
6p1112
7p1314
8p1114
9p610
10p816
11p918
12a818
1a1018
2a1020
3a1119
4a615

Is this flow normal for July 30?

Today's 0 cfs is 100% below the median for this date — which counts as very low water here.

The median flow on this date is 230 cfs, across 65 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind11 mph — noticeable but manageable-12
  • Heat102°F — bring more water than you think-15

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but 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.

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