Baron Fork at Eldon, OK
Is Baron Fork at Eldon, OK flooding right now?
Baron Fork at Eldon, OK measured 5.60 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.60 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.51 ft on Mon, Apr 25, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.51 ft | 2011-04-25 |
| 27.89 ft | 2022-05-05 |
| 26.77 ft | 2000-06-21 |
| 25.91 ft | 1990-05-03 |
| 25.8 ft | 1990-05-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River near Tahlequah, OK | 4.7 mi | Cherokee County |
| Peacheater Creek at Christie, OK | 8.2 mi | Adair County |
| Illinois River near Moodys, OK | 8.6 mi | Cherokee County |
| Caney Creek near Barber, OK | 9.5 mi | Cherokee County |
| Illinois River at Chewey, OK | 13.0 mi | Adair County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.