Illinois River (Oklahoma), Tahlequah (07196500)

State

Oklahoma

Latest

Good (418 cfs)

River

Illinois River

Rating

Observed

Estimated

Updated

2025-11-11 18:30 (48 minutes ago)

(none)

3576

Discharge

418 cfs (median: 325 cfs)

(none)

1816

Height

5.18 feet

300

969

Trend

Rising (falling over 24 hours)

(none)

623

USGS

USGS Site ( External icon

Duck Duck Go Maps)

(none)

244

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

	Date	Start	End	Distance	Condition	Discharge	Height	Fishing	Details
	2011-10-30	Sparrow Hawk 6	Spark Hawk Campground	Total trip distance: 6.0 miles6.0	Good	311	4.88	Great	SMB KSB LSF Fillmore, Brian Fillmore, Rebecca No notes for this trip USGS Gauge Data: Tahlequah (07196500) Discharge: 311 Height: 4.88 Source: Fillmore

Date

Start

End

Distance

Condition

Discharge

Height

Fishing

Details

2011-10-30

Sparrow Hawk 6

Spark Hawk Campground

Good

311

4.88

Great

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Miles	6
Trips	1
People	2
Dates	1
Years	1
Months	1
Rows	1
Sources	1

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Condition Descriptions

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.
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.
Good - 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.
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.
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.
Potential - Evaluative discharge ratings do not exist for this gauge and water level. However, the current discharge is at or above the historic median value for today's date, indicating that conditions might be sufficient for a successful trip.
Unknown - A value of unknown indicates that enough information has not yet been gathered to determine a rating at the current river level. Review gauge and river data for more information.

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Illinois River (Oklahoma), Tahlequah (07196500)

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Gauge Data Table

State	Oklahoma	Latest	Good (418 cfs)
River	Illinois River	Rating	Observed	Estimated
Updated	2025-11-11 18:30 (48 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
Discharge	418 cfs (median: 325 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
Height	5.18 feet	Good - 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.Good	300	969
Trend	Rising (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
USGS	USGS Site ( 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