Poteau River near Panama, OK
Is Poteau River near Panama, OK flooding right now?
No — Poteau River near Panama, OK is at 5.93 ft, 23.1 ft below its 29 ft flood stage, as of 34 min ago.
Gauge height
5.93 ft
Streamflow
93 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 41 ft. The highest crest on record was 49.6 ft on Tue, Jun 18, 1935.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 27.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 35.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 49.6 ft | 1935-06-18 |
| 47.35 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 46.59 ft | 1990-05-03 |
| 46.4 ft | 1968-05-14 |
| 45.1 ft | 1939-04-17 |
Last 7 days
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|---|---|---|
| James Fork near Hackett, AR | 13.9 mi | Sebastian County |
| Arkansas River near Sallisaw, OK | 14.3 mi | Le Flore County |
| Mill Creek near Jenny Lind Road in Ft. Smith | 16.6 mi | Sebastian County |
| Mill Creek at Fort Smith, Arkansas | 17.9 mi | Sebastian County |
| Mill Creek Tributary at Towson Avenue in Ft. Smith | 18.2 mi | Sebastian County |
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