Is the Canadian River flooding?
The Canadian River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Texas. 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. 2 of 3 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 Texas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Canadian River near Amarillo, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.70 ft on 25 July 1941, carrying 135,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1924 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.03 ft, 14.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian River near Amarillo, TX | No flooding | 1.03 ft | 7 ft | |
| Canadian River near Canadian, TX | No flooding | 0.76 ft | 8 ft | |
| Canadian River near Fritch, TX | No flood stage defined | 4.70 ft | — |