Is the Tar Creek flooding?
The Tar Creek 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 Tar Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Tar Creek at 22nd Street Bridge at Miami, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.73 ft on 21 May 2019, carrying 6,410 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1984 (31 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.65 ft, 11.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tar Creek near Commerce, OK | No flood stage defined | 7.03 ft | — | |
| Tar Creek at 22nd Street Bridge at Miami, OK | No flood stage defined | 3.65 ft | — |