Is the Arkansas River flooding?

Oklahoma · 7 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Arkansas River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in Oklahoma. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Arkansas River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 7 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Oklahoma river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Arkansas River near Muskogee, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 48.20 ft on 21 May 1943, carrying 700,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1898 (67 annual peaks). It is currently at 18.51 ft, 29.7 ft below that record.

Drains 96,472 sq mi · gauge elevation 472 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Arkansas River at Ralston, OKNo flooding3.87 ft16 ft
Arkansas River at Tulsa, OKNo flooding4.11 ft18 ft
Arkansas River near Haskell, OKNo flooding3.11 ft19 ft
Arkansas River near Muskogee, OKNo flooding18.51 ft28 ft
Arkansas River near Sallisaw, OKNo current data
Arkansas River at SH 344 near Tulsa, OKNo flood stage defined7.84 ft
Arkansas River at Gore, OKNo flood stage defined60.26 ft
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.