Caney

Watershed Hydrology

The Caney Watershed (HUC 05130108) covers an area of approximately 1,030 square miles in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. The watershed is primarily composed of agricultural land, with a few small towns and municipalities. The hydrology of the watershed is characterized by several small streams and tributaries that feed into the Red River. The watershed receives an average annual precipitation of 38 inches, with a significant portion falling as snow during the winter months. The snowpack in the watershed varies from year to year, with the 2019-2020 winter season seeing above-average snow accumulation. Surface water in the watershed is primarily used for irrigation and livestock watering, with several small reservoirs and ponds scattered throughout the area. The main constituents of the reservoirs include sediment, nutrients, and pollutants from agricultural runoff. Interesting climatic facts include the occasional occurrence of severe thunderstorms in the spring and summer months, and increasing temperatures and drought conditions in recent years.


Surface Flows

Caney Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Caney Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Caney Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Caney Watershed

Caney Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed