Is the Little River flooding?

Oklahoma · 4 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Little River is tracked by 4 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 Little River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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 2 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 Little River below Lukfata Creek, near Idabel, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 39.70 ft in February 1938, carrying 86,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.33 ft, 34.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,228 sq mi · gauge elevation 312 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little River near Tecumseh, OKNo flooding3.38 ft11 ft
Little River near Sasakwa, OKNo flooding2.42 ft26 ft
Little River below Lukfata Creek, near Idabel, OKNo flooding5.33 ft30 ft
Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman, OKNo flood stage defined2.98 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.