Is the North Canadian River flooding?

Oklahoma · 14 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The North Canadian River is tracked by 14 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 North Canadian River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 9 of 14 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 North Canadian River near El Reno, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.33 ft on 20 August 2007, carrying 23,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (93 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.87 ft, 18.5 ft below that record.

Drains 13,317 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,295 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Canadian River at Woodward, OKNo flooding2.29 ft9 ft
North Canadian River near Seiling, OKNo flooding3.46 ft11 ft
North Canadian River below Weavers Creek near Watonga, OKNo flooding11.45 ft15 ft
North Canadian River near El Reno, OKNo flooding4.87 ft17 ft
North Canadian River near Yukon, OKNo flooding0.33 ft14 ft
North Canadian River below Lake Overholser near OKC, OKNo flooding4.03 ft24 ft
North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKC, OKNo flooding4.48 ft17 ft
North Canadian River near Harrah, OKNo flooding3.40 ft14 ft
North Canadian River near Wetumka, OKNo flooding5.50 ft24 ft
North Canadian River at Morgan Rd near Yukon, OKNo current data
North Canadian River at Hwy 66 at Oklahoma City, OKNo current data
North Canadian River at Canton, OKNo flood stage defined18.80 ft
North Canadian River near Calumet, OKNo flood stage defined6.71 ft
North Canadian River at Shawnee, OKNo flood stage defined8.94 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.