Is the Canadian River flooding?

Oklahoma · 7 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Canadian 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 Canadian River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 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.

data refreshed 4 min ago

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 Canadian River at Calvin, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.46 ft on 28 April 2021, carrying 110,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.50 ft, 17.0 ft below that record.

Drains 27,417 sq mi · gauge elevation 683 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Canadian River at Bridgeport, OKNo flooding8.74 ft14 ft
Canadian River near Mustang, OKNo flooding9.78 ft22 ft
Canadian River at Norman, OKNo flooding85.30 ft94 ft
Canadian River at Purcell, OKNo flooding2.83 ft12 ft
Canadian River at Calvin, OKNo flooding4.50 ft20 ft
Canadian River near Cogar, OKNo current data
Canadian River near Whitefield, OKNo flood stage defined1.45 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.