Illinois River near Tahlequah, OK
Is Illinois River near Tahlequah, OK flooding right now?
Illinois River near Tahlequah, OK measured 4.85 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.85 ft
Streamflow
264 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.69 ft on Mon, Dec 28, 2015.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.69 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 29.29 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 27.94 ft | 1950-05-10 |
| 27.53 ft | 2022-05-06 |
| 26 ft | 1916-01-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Fork at Eldon, OK | 4.7 mi | Cherokee County |
| Illinois River near Moodys, OK | 7.4 mi | Cherokee County |
| Caney Creek near Barber, OK | 10.4 mi | Cherokee County |
| Peacheater Creek at Christie, OK | 12.8 mi | Adair County |
| Illinois River at Chewey, OK | 14.6 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.