Is the Salt Fork Red River flooding?

Oklahoma · 2 gauges · Oklahoma river levels

The Salt Fork Red 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 Salt Fork Red 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.

data refreshed 3 min ago

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 Red River at Mangum, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.70 ft on 16 June 1938, carrying 60,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.72 ft, 13.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,454 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,491 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Salt Fork Red River at Mangum, OKNo flooding1.72 ft9 ft
Salt Fork Red River near Elmer, OKNo flood stage defined4.96 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.