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Chariton River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 22 ftΒ³/s over 56 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 06903900, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 22 ftΒ³/s over 56 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
15 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 22 ftΒ³/s over 56 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Iowa yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Chariton River near Rathbun, IA (0.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chariton River

H: 89Β° L: 66Β°
Sunny
Sunny
89Β°
|
Feels like 98Β°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
62%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
5.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Cloudy
69Β°
3 AM
Clear
67Β°
6 AM
Clear
66Β°
9 AM
Sunny
72Β°
12 PM
Sunny
85Β°
3 PM
Sunny
89Β°
6 PM
Sunny
86Β°
9 PM
Clear
78Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chariton River?
Chariton River is a river in Iowa.
Can you swim at Chariton River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Chariton River rated?
Chariton River in Iowa has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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