Cottonwood Creek near Seward, OK
Is Cottonwood Creek near Seward, OK flooding right now?
Cottonwood Creek near Seward, OK measured 3.14 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 26.9 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.14 ft
Streamflow
96 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.47 ft on Fri, Jun 9, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 24.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 26.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 31.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 36.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.47 ft | 1995-06-09 |
| 37.74 ft | 1993-05-09 |
| 37.26 ft | 2019-05-21 |
| 35.769999999999996 ft | 1990-03-11 |
| 35.65 ft | 1995-06-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River near Guthrie, OK | 7.9 mi | Logan County |
| Deep Fork near Arcadia, OK | 13.2 mi | Oklahoma County |
| Deep Fork at Hefner Rd at Oklahoma City, OK | 16.4 mi | Oklahoma County |
| Skeleton Creek near Lovell, OK | 18.0 mi | Logan County |
| North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKC, OK | 18.2 mi | Oklahoma 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.