Canadian River at Purcell, OK
Is Canadian River at Purcell, OK flooding right now?
Canadian River at Purcell, OK measured 2.83 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.83 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.75 ft on Fri, May 29, 1987.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.75 ft | 1987-05-29 |
| 14.5 ft | 1982-05-19 |
| 14.42 ft | 1993-05-09 |
| 14.12 ft | 2007-08-22 |
| 14 ft | 1995-05-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek at Purcell, OK | 1.5 mi | McClain County |
| North Criner Creek near Criner, OK | 13.7 mi | McClain County |
| Canadian River at Norman, OK | 14.7 mi | Cleveland County |
| Washington Creek near Pauls Valley, OK | 15.4 mi | Garvin County |
| Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman, OK | 16.2 mi | Cleveland 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.