Illinois River (Oklahoma), Tahlequah (07196500)

StateOklahomaLatestGood (587 cfs)
RiverIllinois RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-05 20:30 (58 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)3576
Discharge587 cfs (median: 753 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)1816
Height5.47 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good300969
TrendRising (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)623
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)244

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Trips for Illinois River (Oklahoma), Tahlequah (07196500)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2011-10-30 Sparrow Hawk 6 Spark Hawk Campground Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0 Good 311 4.88 Great SMB
KSB
LSF
SMB, KSB, LSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Tahlequah (07196500)
Discharge: 311
Height: 4.88
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Tahlequah (07196500)<br />Discharge: 311<br />Height: 4.88
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Illinois River (Oklahoma), Tahlequah (07196500)

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People2
Dates1
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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-05 20:30 5.47 587 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 19:30 5.46 580 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 18:30 5.48 593 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 16:30 5.47 587 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 15:30 5.47 587 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 14:30 5.48 593 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 13:30 5.47 587 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 12:30 5.49 599 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 11:30 5.49 599 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 10:30 5.49 599 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 09:30 5.49 599 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 08:30 5.50 605 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 07:30 5.51 612 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 06:30 5.51 612 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 05:30 5.52 618 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 04:30 5.52 618 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 03:30 5.52 618 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 02:30 5.52 618 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 01:30 5.54 631 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-05 00:30 5.55 638 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-04 23:30 5.55 638 10000 (1973) 95 (1936) 1090 167 227 344 422 753 1280 1320 2070 3880
2026-06-04 22:30 5.55 638 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 21:30 5.56 645 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 20:30 5.56 645 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 19:30 5.57 651 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 18:30 5.58 658 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 17:30 5.59 665 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 16:30 5.59 665 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 15:30 5.59 665 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 14:30 5.61 679 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 13:30 5.64 700 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 12:30 5.62 686 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 11:30 5.64 700 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 10:30 5.64 700 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 09:30 5.66 714 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 08:30 5.67 721 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 07:30 5.68 728 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 06:30 5.70 743 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 05:30 5.70 743 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 04:30 5.72 758 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 03:30 5.73 765 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 02:30 5.74 773 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 01:30 5.76 788 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-04 00:30 5.79 811 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320
2026-06-03 23:30 5.81 827 10900 (1973) 111 (1936) 1070 173 242 354 442 729 1350 1470 1990 2320

A total of 45 rows are displayed for years 1936 through 2024.