Is the North Fork Red River flooding?

Oklahoma · 5 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

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.

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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 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.

Drains 2,652 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,669 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Fork Red River near Carter, OKNo flooding5.04 ft16 ft
North Fork Red River near Headrick, OKNo flooding4.75 ft14 ft
North Fork Red River near Sayre, OKNo flood stage defined0.89 ft
North Fork Red River below Altus Dam near Lugert, OKNo flood stage defined5.30 ft
North Fork Red River near Tipton, OKNo flood stage defined4.75 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.