Caney River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Caney River Levels

May 3 2024

28,860 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+920.0 cfs (+6.75%) since yesterday
268.42% of Normal 3 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Caney River was last observed at 14,550 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 28,860 acre-ft of water today; about 268% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,421 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at 67,240 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville reporting a streamflow rate of 6,310 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Caney River Near Ramona with a gauge stage of 12.5 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Caney River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 773 ft, the Caney R Nr Elgin.

Last Updated 2024-05-03
Streamflow 14,550.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 268.42%
Maximum 67,240.0 cfs
2019-05-23

About the caney river


The Caney River is a 180-mile long river in northeastern Oklahoma. It was named by the Osage Nation after the caney grass that grows along its banks. The river originates in the Flint Hills of Kansas and flows through Bartlesville, Skiatook, and Tulsa before joining the Verdigris River. The Caney River is a tributary of the Arkansas River and provides water to several reservoirs, including Kaw Lake, Sooner Lake, and Oologah Lake. These reservoirs are used for flood control, drinking water supply, and recreation. The river and its tributaries also support agriculture, with crops such as soybeans, wheat, and corn grown on its floodplain. The Caney River has a rich history, with Native American tribes and early settlers using the river for transportation and trade. Today, it remains an important resource for the region's economy and recreation.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Caney R Nr Elgin
USGS 07172000
3170 cfs 5.12 ft 20.53
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
USGS 07174400
6310 cfs 7.52 ft 20.42
Caney River Near Ramona
USGS 07175500
5070 cfs 12.5 ft -11.98

Peak Annual Discharge

Caney River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Caney River Year Over Year Discharge


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