Iowa · Unknown Co.

Chariton River

· 37 mi · Class
Optimal: 225–700 CFS · USGS #06904010
466 avg
928CFS
23.27 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
Falling slowly (-69 cfs/hr)(-242 in 3h)
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 466 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #06904010
State

The Chariton River winds its way through a mixture of timber, posture and crop land. The rough, wooded terrain adjoining the Chariton River valley supports important wildlife habitats as evidenced by the abundance of deer and turkey. One of the best and safest times to float the Chariton River is when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is discharging water from Rathbun Lake at a rate of 100 to 500 cubic feet per second. At this rate, the river has about a one-quarter-bankfull depth and has a moderate current for good floating. Higher river conditions con be floated but are not recom

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River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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