Is the Salt Fork Arkansas River flooding?

Oklahoma · 5 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Salt Fork Arkansas 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 Salt Fork Arkansas 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 Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.98 ft on 11 October 1973, carrying 97,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (93 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.77 ft, 26.2 ft below that record.

Drains 4,470 sq mi · gauge elevation 930 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva, OKNo flooding2.16 ft14.5 ft
Salt Fork Arkansas River at Tonkawa, OKNo flooding2.77 ft17 ft
Salt Fork Arkansas River near Winchester, OKNo current data
Salt Fork Arkansas River at SH 11 near Cherokee, OKNo current data
Salt Fork Arkansas River near Jet, OKNo current data
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.