Is the Red River flooding?

Oklahoma · 4 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Red 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 Red 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.

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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 Red River at Arthur City, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 43.20 ft on 28 May 1908, carrying 400,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1891 (132 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.86 ft, 38.3 ft below that record.

Drains 44,445 sq mi · gauge elevation 375 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Red River near Terral, OKNo flooding3.57 ft22 ft
Red River near Gainesville, TXNo flooding3.95 ft25 ft
Red River at Arthur City, TXNo flooding4.86 ft27 ft
Red River near Courtney, OKNo flood stage defined11.34 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.