Canadian River near Amarillo, TX
Is Canadian River near Amarillo, TX flooding right now?
Canadian River near Amarillo, TX measured 1.63 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.63 ft
Streamflow
103 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 25 ft on Sat, Oct 1, 1904.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25 ft | 1904-10-01 |
| 24 ft | 1914-05-14 |
| 15.7 ft | 1941-07-25 |
| 15.2 ft | 1937-05-30 |
| 13.1 ft | 1965-06-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian River near Fritch, TX | 12.5 mi | Potter County |
| Big Blue Creek near Fritch, TX | 21.2 mi | Moore County |
| Palo Duro Creek at Westline Rd near Umbarger, TX | 33.6 mi | Randall County |
| Tierra Blanca Creek above Buffalo Lake near Umbarger, TX | 46.0 mi | Deaf Smith County |
| Pr Dog Twn Fork Red River near Wayside, TX | 50.9 mi | Armstrong 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.