Is the North Fork Red River flooding?
The North Fork Red River is tracked by 5 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 Fork Red River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Fork Red River near Carter, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.63 ft on 8 May 2019, carrying 15,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.04 ft, 13.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Red River near Carter, OK | No flooding | 5.04 ft | 16 ft | |
| North Fork Red River near Headrick, OK | No flooding | 4.75 ft | 14 ft | |
| North Fork Red River near Sayre, OK | No flood stage defined | 0.89 ft | — | |
| North Fork Red River below Altus Dam near Lugert, OK | No flood stage defined | 5.30 ft | — | |
| North Fork Red River near Tipton, OK | No flood stage defined | 4.75 ft | — |