+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.