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Little Caney River

River · Caney Township, Kansas

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 07170000, as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
86°F
30°C
Gage height
12.87 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Kansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK R NR ELK CITY, KS (16.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Caney River

H: 91° L: 72°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
69%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
83°
3 AM
Clear
80°
6 AM
Clear
73°
9 AM
Overcast
79°
12 PM
Light drizzle
85°
3 PM
Light drizzle
88°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
91°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Caney River?
Little Caney River is a river in Caney Township, Kansas.
What is the water temperature at Little Caney River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Little Caney River in Caney Township, Kansas is 86°F (30°C), measured by USGS gauge 07170000, 16.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Little Caney River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Little Caney River rated?
Little Caney River in Caney Township, Kansas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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