Canadian River near Amarillo, TX

Potter County, Texas · USGS gauge 07227500 · NWS AMAT2 · Canadian River flood status · Texas river levels

Is Canadian River near Amarillo, TX flooding right now?

No — Canadian River near Amarillo, TX is at 2.17 ft, 4.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.

Gauge height
2.17 ft
as of 40 min ago
Streamflow
243 cfs
data refreshed 10 min ago

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

NWS forecast, issued 4 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action6 ft3.8 ft below
Minor flood7 ft4.8 ft below
Moderate flood10 ft7.8 ft below
Major flood15 ft12.8 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
25 ft1904-10-01
24 ft1914-05-14
15.7 ft1941-07-25
15.2 ft1937-05-30
13.1 ft1965-06-26

Last 7 days

flood stage 7 ft

Past 7 days · 1.50–7.00 ft

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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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast