Illinois River (Oklahoma), Tahlequah (07196500)

StateOklahomaLatestGood (1270 cfs)
RiverIllinois RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-07 4:30 (25 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
Discharge1270 cfs (median: 692 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
Height6.29 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 (rising 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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Trips1
People2
Dates1
Years1
Months1
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Sources1

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-07 04:30 6.29 1270 8560 (1992) 100 (1936) 1180 151 228 349 413 692 1230 1410 2250 4850
2026-06-07 03:30 6.26 1240 8560 (1992) 100 (1936) 1180 151 228 349 413 692 1230 1410 2250 4850
2026-06-07 02:30 6.18 1160 8560 (1992) 100 (1936) 1180 151 228 349 413 692 1230 1410 2250 4850
2026-06-07 01:30 6.01 995 8560 (1992) 100 (1936) 1180 151 228 349 413 692 1230 1410 2250 4850
2026-06-07 00:30 5.82 835 8560 (1992) 100 (1936) 1180 151 228 349 413 692 1230 1410 2250 4850
2026-06-06 23:30 5.76 788 8560 (1992) 100 (1936) 1180 151 228 349 413 692 1230 1410 2250 4850
2026-06-06 22:30 5.75 780 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 21:30 5.72 758 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 20:30 5.70 743 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 19:30 5.52 618 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 18:30 5.48 593 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 17:30 5.49 599 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 16:30 5.49 599 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 15:30 5.46 580 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 14:30 5.46 580 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 13:30 5.44 568 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 12:30 5.44 568 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 11:30 5.44 568 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 10:30 5.43 562 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 09:30 5.43 562 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 08:30 5.45 574 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 07:30 5.44 568 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 06:30 5.44 568 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 05:30 5.45 574 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 04:30 5.45 574 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 03:30 5.44 568 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 02:30 5.45 574 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 01:30 5.46 580 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-06 00:30 5.46 580 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880
2026-06-05 23:30 5.46 580 9360 (1985) 95 (1936) 1080 158 240 352 426 684 1200 1240 1860 3880

A total of 30 rows are displayed for years 1936 through 2024.