Is the Poteau River flooding?
The Poteau River is tracked by 2 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 Poteau River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Poteau River near Panama, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 47.35 ft on 29 December 2015, carrying 82,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1990 (36 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.81 ft, 41.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau River near Panama, OK | No flooding | 5.81 ft | 29 ft | |
| Poteau River at Loving, OK | No flood stage defined | 8.59 ft | — |