Streamflow levels across
Oklahoma
are currently
443.0% of normal, with the
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
57300cfs and gauge stage of 20.69 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
1544.23%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
5130cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Canadian River At Norman, currently reporting a stage of
87.92ft.
The
North Fork Red River Near Tipton
in the
Lower North Fork Red
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
3710cfs, about
1796.63% of normal.
Oklahoma has a humid subtropical climate with frequent thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes. The state is home to major surface flows, including the Arkansas, Canadian, and Red Rivers. These rivers are subject to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. Major reservoirs and dams, such as the Keystone Dam on the Arkansas River, help to manage flood control and provide water for agriculture and drinking water. Oklahoma's hydrology is influenced by its geology, which includes karst formations and oil and gas extraction. Watershed and snowpack data are not significant factors in Oklahoma's hydrology due to its low snowfall and lack of major mountain ranges.