Poteau River near Panama, OK
Is Poteau River near Panama, OK flooding right now?
Poteau River near Panama, OK measured 5.71 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 23.3 ft below its 29 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.71 ft
Streamflow
67 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 23.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 23.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 27.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 35.3 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 |
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| 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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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.