Is the Kiamichi River flooding?

Oklahoma · 3 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Kiamichi River is tracked by 3 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 Kiamichi 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 Oklahoma river levels.

data refreshed 3 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 Kiamichi River near Big Cedar, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.60 ft on 19 May 1990, carrying 27,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1966 (60 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.26 ft, 17.3 ft below that record.

Drains 40 sq mi · gauge elevation 888 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Kiamichi River near Clayton, OKNo flooding2.49 ft17 ft
Kiamichi River near Antlers, OKNo flooding0.89 ft25 ft
Kiamichi River near Big Cedar, OKNo flood stage defined2.26 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.