Illinois River near Watts, OK
Is Illinois River near Watts, OK flooding right now?
Illinois River near Watts, OK measured 2.20 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.20 ft
Streamflow
216 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.12 ft on Sun, Apr 30, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.12 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 28.64 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 28.6 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 27.5 ft | 2022-05-05 |
| 25.96 ft | 1960-07-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River South of Siloam Springs, AR | 2.6 mi | Benton County |
| Illinois River at Hwy. 16 near Siloam Springs AR | 4.4 mi | Benton County |
| Sager Creek near West Siloam Springs, OK | 5.3 mi | Delaware County |
| Flint Creek near West Siloam Springs, OK | 6.2 mi | Delaware County |
| Flint Creek near Kansas, OK | 8.5 mi | Delaware 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.