Oklahoma River Levels & Streamflow
As of Oct 3, 2026, Oklahoma rivers are running at 143% of normal across 119 USGS gauges — the highest is 3,110 cfs on the Arkansas River Near Haskell. Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma river conditions today
Where rivers are running versus normal, what’s spiking and what’s coming — refreshed daily from USGS and NOAA.
Streamflow levels across Oklahoma are currently 143% of normal, with the Arkansas River Near Haskell reporting the highest discharge in the state at 3,110 cfs and a gauge stage of 3.92 ft.
Meanwhile, the Red River Near Gainesville is seeing a spike today — up 2441% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Oklahoma's named rivers.
Active weather warnings for Oklahoma
A Flood Advisory remains in effect across southeastern Oklahoma until 10:45 AM CDT on October 3rd, affecting northwestern Johnston County, east-central Carter County, and southeastern Murray County. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms has already produced up to 1.5 inches of rain, with an additional 1 inch expected. Minor flooding is occurring or imminent in low-lying and poorly drained areas, with water potentially covering roadways. Residents in Ravia, Mill Creek, Gene Autry, Reagan, and Connerville should exercise caution and avoid flooded roadways. This advisory follows heavy rainfall Thursday morning in the same region, compounding flood risks.
How Oklahoma’s rivers compare to normal
Every gauge placed by its own percent of normal, and three years of the statewide trend.
Where every gauge actually sits
One dot per Oklahoma streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The state average is a single line through all of it.
Percent of normal compares today's discharge with the historical average for this calendar day. Tap any dot to open that gauge.
Oklahoma streamflow, three water years
Statewide percent of normal, every day since Sep 2023. The dotted line is normal.
799 daily readings from 112 reporting gauges. Percent of normal is today's statewide discharge against the historical average for the same calendar day — 100% is normal, not "good". The axis tops out at 250%: 39 readings above that — including the 645% peak in Jul 2026 — are drawn along the top edge, so a few flood days cannot flatten three years of everything else. The line breaks in 2 places where the record skips more than five days — those are gaps in reporting, not readings of zero.
Oklahoma flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arkansas River Near Muskogee, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07194500 |
4,020 cfs | 18.58 ft | · | 63°F | 492 ft | Dirty-Greenleaf |
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Red River At Arthur City, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07335500 |
2,550 cfs | 5.32 ft | · | 65°F | 387 ft | Bois D'Arc-Island |
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Neosho River Near Commerce, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07185000 |
2,480 cfs | 4.02 ft | · | 56°F | 750 ft | Lake O'Cherokees |
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Arkansas River Near Haskell, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07165570 |
2,430 cfs | 3.57 ft | · | 61°F | 539 ft | Polecat-Snake |
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Chikaskia River Near Blackwell, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07152000 |
1,820 cfs | 6.80 ft | · | 52°F | 978 ft | Chikaskia |
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Canadian River Near Whitefield, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07245000 |
1,250 cfs | 2.73 ft | · | 63°F | 491 ft | Lower Canadian |
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Neosho River Near Langley, Ok
3 days ago · USGS 07190500 |
1,090 cfs | 12.72 ft | · | 60°F | 623 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Red River Near Gainesville, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07316000 |
991 cfs | 6.82 ft | · | 65°F | 640 ft | Farmers-Mud |
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Neosho River Near Chouteau, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07191500 |
944 cfs | 6.69 ft | · | 62°F | 564 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Washita River Near Dickson, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07331000 |
876 cfs | 8.48 ft | 73°F | 63°F | 665 ft | Middle Washita |
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North Canadian River At Shawnee, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07241800 |
605 cfs | 11.37 ft | · | 61°F | 978 ft | Lower North Canadian |
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Arkansas River At Ralston, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07152500 |
594 cfs | 3.69 ft | · | 56°F | 790 ft | Black Bear-Red Rock |
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Red Rv Nr Terral, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07315500 |
557 cfs | 4.88 ft | · | 61°F | 794 ft | Farmers-Mud |
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North Canadian River Near Harrah, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07241550 |
544 cfs | 4.89 ft | 72°F | 60°F | 1,079 ft | Lower North Canadian |
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Mountain Fork Near Eagletown, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07339000 |
320 cfs | 1.44 ft | 77°F | 61°F | 350 ft | Mountain Fork |
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Illinois River Near Tahlequah, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07196500 |
279 cfs | 4.97 ft | · | 60°F | 666 ft | Illinois |
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Illinois River At Chewey, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07196090 |
244 cfs | 2.53 ft | · | 59°F | 806 ft | Illinois |
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North Canadian River Near Yukon, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07239700 |
242 cfs | 2.71 ft | 72°F | 57°F | 1,260 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07178200 |
233 cfs | 4.43 ft | 80°F | 60°F | 575 ft | Bird |
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Spring River Near Quapaw, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07188000 |
229 cfs | 5.06 ft | · | 56°F | 750 ft | Spring |
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Canadian River At Calvin, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07231500 |
224 cfs | 5.96 ft | · | 63°F | 688 ft | Lower Canadian-Walnut |
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Cimarron River Near Guthrie, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07160000 |
213 cfs | 5.63 ft | · | 58°F | 908 ft | Lower Cimarron-Skeleton |
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North Fork Red River Near Headrick, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07305000 |
211 cfs | 7.29 ft | 53°F | 60°F | 1,307 ft | Lower North Fork Red |
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Illinois River Near Watts, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07195500 |
206 cfs | 2.17 ft | 73°F | 60°F | 881 ft | Illinois |
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Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07334000 |
203 cfs | 8.81 ft | · | 65°F | 469 ft | Muddy Boggy |
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Blue River Near Blue, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07332500 |
186 cfs | 6.83 ft | · | 66°F | 507 ft | Blue |
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Bird Creek Near Owasso, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07178000 |
183 cfs | 4.74 ft | · | 60°F | 587 ft | Bird |
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North Canadian River Near Calumet, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07239450 |
182 cfs | 5.25 ft | 71°F | 57°F | 1,336 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Bird Creek Near Sperry, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07177500 |
178 cfs | 1.84 ft | 74°F | 60°F | 620 ft | Bird |
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North Canadian River Near El Reno, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07239500 |
175 cfs | 4.22 ft | 71°F | 57°F | 1,331 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Poteau River Near Panama, Ok
7 hours ago · USGS 07249413 |
155 cfs | 6.31 ft | · | 64°F | 435 ft | Poteau |
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Cimarron River Near Waynoka, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07158000 |
150 cfs | 6.00 ft | · | 53°F | 1,372 ft | Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief |
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Verdigris River Near Lenapah, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07171000 |
132 cfs | 3.81 ft | · | 55°F | 649 ft | Middle Verdigris |
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Little River Blw Lukfata Creek, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07338500 |
132 cfs | 5.36 ft | · | 63°F | 331 ft | Upper Little |
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Canadian River At Purcell, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07229200 |
101 cfs | 3.33 ft | · | 60°F | 1,032 ft | Lower Canadian-Walnut |
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Spavinaw Creek Near Eucha, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07191288 |
100 cfs | 7.76 ft | 76°F | 60°F | 705 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Canadian River At Bridgeport, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07228500 |
91 cfs | 9.80 ft | · | 56°F | 1,379 ft | Lower Canadian-Walnut |
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Kiamichi River Near Antlers, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07336200 |
88 cfs | 2.49 ft | · | 65°F | 452 ft | Kiamichi |
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Cimarron River Near Ripley, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07161450 |
83 cfs | 6.59 ft | · | 57°F | 804 ft | Lower Cimarron |
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North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07241520 |
83 cfs | 5.13 ft | 70°F | 59°F | 1,120 ft | Lower North Canadian |
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North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07239300 |
81 cfs | 8.39 ft | · | 56°F | 1,482 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Illinois River Near Gore, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07198000 |
78 cfs | 6.57 ft | 73°F | 65°F | 489 ft | Illinois |
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North Canadian River Near Wetumka, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07242000 |
77 cfs | 5.90 ft | · | 61°F | 686 ft | Lower North Canadian |
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Cottonwood Creek Near Seward, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07159750 |
66 cfs | 2.85 ft | · | 58°F | 939 ft | Lower Cimarron-Skeleton |
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Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07335300 |
64 cfs | 8.33 ft | · | 65°F | 412 ft | Muddy Boggy |
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Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07151000 |
59 cfs | 2.86 ft | · | 53°F | 938 ft | Lower Salt Fork Arkansas |
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Canadian River At Norman, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07229050 |
53 cfs | 85.64 ft | · | 59°F | 1,103 ft | Lower Canadian-Walnut |
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Cimarron River Near Dover, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07159100 |
52 cfs | 9.34 ft | · | 57°F | 1,018 ft | Lower Cimarron-Skeleton |
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Caney River Near Ramona, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07175500 |
49 cfs | 2.74 ft | · | 58°F | 616 ft | Caney |
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Verdigris River Near Claremore, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07176000 |
44 cfs | 3.14 ft | · | 60°F | 548 ft | Lower Verdigris |
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Blue River Near Connerville, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07332390 |
42 cfs | 5.61 ft | · | 64°F | 902 ft | Blue |
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Spavinaw Creek Near Colcord, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 071912213 |
38 cfs | 6.94 ft | 70°F | 59°F | 839 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Washita River At Alex, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07328100 |
37 cfs | · | · | 59°F | 991 ft | Middle Washita |
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Skeleton Creek Near Lovell, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07160500 |
35 cfs | 9.43 ft | · | 56°F | 941 ft | Lower Cimarron-Skeleton |
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Baron Fork At Eldon, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07197000 |
34 cfs | 5.64 ft | · | 61°F | 720 ft | Illinois |
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Spavinaw Creek Near Sycamore, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07191220 |
32 cfs | 3.78 ft | · | 59°F | 875 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Flint Creek Near Kansas, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07196000 |
31 cfs | 6.01 ft | · | 60°F | 873 ft | Illinois |
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Washita River Near Pauls Valley, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07328500 |
27 cfs | 3.15 ft | · | 60°F | 856 ft | Middle Washita |
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Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07301110 |
26 cfs | 5.82 ft | · | 60°F | 1,271 ft | Groesbeck-Sandy |
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Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07174400 |
21 cfs | 3.01 ft | · | 55°F | 669 ft | Caney |
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Washita River At Anadarko, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07326500 |
19 cfs | 6.50 ft | · | 58°F | 1,175 ft | Upper Washita |
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Lake Creek Near Eakly, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07325850 |
18 cfs | 4.74 ft | · | 57°F | 1,384 ft | Upper Washita |
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Mud Creek Near Courtney, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07315700 |
17 cfs | 7.94 ft | · | 67°F | 753 ft | Farmers-Mud |
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Deep Fork At Warwick, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07242380 |
16 cfs | 4.15 ft | · | 59°F | 824 ft | Deep Fork |
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Pennington Creek Near Reagan, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07331300 |
16 cfs | 10.82 ft | · | 63°F | 895 ft | Lower Washita |
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Bird Creek At Avant, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07176500 |
14 cfs | 3.53 ft | · | 57°F | 666 ft | Bird |
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Little River Near Sasakwa, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07231000 |
13 cfs | 2.89 ft | · | 63°F | 753 ft | Little |
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Cimarron River Near Buffalo, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07157950 |
13 cfs | 3.34 ft | · | 50°F | 1,613 ft | Lower Cimarron-Eagle Chief |
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North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07241000 |
12 cfs | 3.98 ft | 70°F | 58°F | 1,220 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Caney Creek Near Barber, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07197360 |
12 cfs | 4.54 ft | · | 62°F | 673 ft | Illinois |
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North Fork Red River Near Carter, Ok
7 hours ago · USGS 07301500 |
11 cfs | 5.04 ft | 81°F | 56°F | 1,688 ft | Middle North Fork Red |
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Honey Creek Near South West City, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07189542 |
11 cfs | 4.33 ft | · | 58°F | 794 ft | Lake O'Cherokees |
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Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07148400 |
11 cfs | 2.21 ft | · | 52°F | 1,300 ft | Upper Salt Fork Arkansas |
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Fourche Maline Near Red Oak, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07247500 |
11 cfs | 1.99 ft | · | 61°F | 554 ft | Poteau |
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Deep Fork Near Beggs, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07243500 |
10 cfs | · | · | 61°F | 657 ft | Deep Fork |
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Cobb Creek Near Eakly, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07325800 |
10 cfs | 3.20 ft | · | 57°F | 1,384 ft | Upper Washita |
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Mountain Fork At Smithville, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07338750 |
9 cfs | 6.08 ft | · | 61°F | 674 ft | Mountain Fork |
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East Cache Creek Near Walters, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07311000 |
9 cfs | 4.29 ft | · | 60°F | 965 ft | Cache |
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Beaty Creek Near Jay, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07191222 |
8 cfs | 4.63 ft | 75°F | 59°F | 798 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Sager Creek Near West Siloam Springs, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07195865 |
8 cfs | 5.52 ft | · | 59°F | 968 ft | Illinois |
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Rock Creek At Sulphur, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07329852 |
8 cfs | 5.34 ft | · | 63°F | 912 ft | Middle Washita |
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North Canadian River At Woodward, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07237500 |
8 cfs | 2.38 ft | · | 52°F | 1,851 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07327550 |
6 cfs | 6.20 ft | · | 58°F | 1,059 ft | Upper Washita |
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Big Cabin Creek Near Big Cabin, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07191000 |
5 cfs | 12.12 ft | · | 59°F | 668 ft | Lower Neosho |
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Little Washita River Near Cement, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07327447 |
5 cfs | 2.88 ft | · | 59°F | 1,218 ft | Upper Washita |
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Washita River Near Clinton, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07325000 |
5 cfs | 4.09 ft | · | 56°F | 1,482 ft | Upper Washita |
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Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07164600 |
4 cfs | · | · | 62°F | 647 ft | Polecat-Snake |
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Kiamichi River Near Clayton, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07335790 |
4 cfs | 2.87 ft | · | 64°F | 544 ft | Kiamichi |
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Skeleton Creek At Enid, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07160350 |
4 cfs | 2.47 ft | 66°F | 53°F | 1,124 ft | Lower Cimarron-Skeleton |
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North Fork Red River Near Tipton, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07307028 |
4 cfs | 4.76 ft | · | 60°F | 1,250 ft | Lower North Fork Red |
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Poteau River At Loving, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07247015 |
4 cfs | 8.68 ft | · | 62°F | 532 ft | Poteau |
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Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07165562 |
3 cfs | 4.51 ft | · | 61°F | 634 ft | Polecat-Snake |
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Walnut Creek At Purcell, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07229300 |
3 cfs | 2.88 ft | · | 60°F | 1,026 ft | Lower Canadian-Walnut |
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Washita River Near Foss, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07324400 |
3 cfs | 6.15 ft | · | 56°F | 1,574 ft | Upper Washita |
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Cave Springs Branch Near South West City, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07189540 |
2 cfs | 4.60 ft | · | 59°F | 934 ft | Lake O'Cherokees |
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Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07301420 |
2 cfs | 6.33 ft | · | 55°F | 2,098 ft | Middle North Fork Red |
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Flint Cr Nr W Siloam Sprgs Ok, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07195855 |
2 cfs | 3.80 ft | · | 59°F | 958 ft | Illinois |
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Black Bear Creek At Pawnee, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07153000 |
2 cfs | 1.40 ft | · | 56°F | 812 ft | Black Bear-Red Rock |
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Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07177650 |
1 cfs | 3.87 ft | · | 60°F | 658 ft | Bird |
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Willow Creek Near Albert, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07325860 |
1 cfs | · | · | 58°F | 1,356 ft | Upper Washita |
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Washita River Near Cheyenne, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07316500 |
1 cfs | 5.54 ft | · | 55°F | 1,915 ft | Washita Headwaters |
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Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07326000 |
1 cfs | 3.45 ft | · | 58°F | 1,282 ft | Upper Washita |
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Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07230000 |
0 cfs | 2.98 ft | · | 61°F | 972 ft | Little |
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Little Lee Creek Near Short, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07249920 |
0 cfs | · | · | 64°F | 507 ft | Robert S. Kerr Reservoir |
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North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07303000 |
0 cfs | 5.37 ft | · | 58°F | 1,486 ft | Middle North Fork Red |
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Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07165565 |
0 cfs | 5.32 ft | · | 61°F | 652 ft | Polecat-Snake |
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Glover River Near Glover, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07337900 |
0 cfs | 1.72 ft | · | 64°F | 387 ft | Upper Little |
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Coal Creek At Tulsa, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07177800 |
0 cfs | 4.43 ft | · | 60°F | 630 ft | Bird |
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Little Washita River Near Cyril, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07327442 |
0 cfs | 10.04 ft | · | 58°F | 1,292 ft | Upper Washita |
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Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07185095 |
0 cfs | 3.67 ft | · | 56°F | 769 ft | Lake O'Cherokees |
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Beaver River At Beaver, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07234000 |
0 cfs | 2.33 ft | · | 51°F | 2,377 ft | Lower Beaver |
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North Criner Creek Near Criner, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07328180 |
0 cfs | 2.77 ft | · | 59°F | 1,045 ft | Middle Washita |
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North Canadian River Near Seiling, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07238000 |
0 cfs | 3.45 ft | · | 54°F | 1,685 ft | Middle North Canadian |
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Lee Creek Near Short, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07249985 |
0 cfs | 1.54 ft | · | 64°F | 429 ft | Robert S. Kerr Reservoir |
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Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07247250 |
0 cfs | 3.96 ft | · | 62°F | 688 ft | Poteau |
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Salt Fork Red River At Mangum, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07300500 |
0 cfs | 1.55 ft | · | 56°F | 1,502 ft | Lower Salt Fork Red |
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Deep Red Creek Near Randlett, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07311500 |
0 cfs | 1.34 ft | · | 60°F | 936 ft | West Cache |
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Washita River Near Hammon, Ok
5 hours ago · USGS 07324200 |
0 cfs | 7.01 ft | · | 55°F | 1,662 ft | Washita Headwaters |
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Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar, Ok
6 hours ago · USGS 07335700 |
0 cfs | 2.25 ft | 75°F | 63°F | 901 ft | Kiamichi |
About Oklahoma streamflow
What are river levels like in Oklahoma right now?
As of October 3, 2026, Oklahoma rivers are running at 143% of normal across 119 USGS streamgauges, and the Arkansas River Near Haskell is reporting the highest discharge at 3,110 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Oklahoma river is running highest right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the highest discharge in Oklahoma is 3,110 cfs on the Arkansas River Near Haskell. See the sortable gauge table for the full statewide ranking.
Are Oklahoma rivers high or low right now?
Compare the statewide percent-of-normal on this page: above 100% means Oklahoma rivers are running higher than the seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower (a dry spell or drought). Each gauge also shows its own percent of median.
Where does the Oklahoma streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Oklahoma data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Oklahoma gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.