Lake Thunderbird Near Norman reservoir
Lake Thunderbird Near Norman
Lake Thunderbird is a reservoir located near Norman, Oklahoma. The lake was created in 1962 by the construction of a dam across the Little River. It has a surface area of 5,349 acres and a maximum depth of 48 feet. The lake is fed by several small streams and is used for irrigation, municipal water supply, and recreation. The lake is surrounded by parks and recreational areas, including two marinas, beaches, and numerous hiking and biking trails. The lake is also popular for fishing, with species including bass, catfish, and crappie. The hydrology of the lake is influenced by the surrounding terrain, with surface flow coming from the Little River and snowpack from winter storms in the area. The lake also serves as a water source for nearby agricultural operations.
Daily levels at Lake Thunderbird Near Norman
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Thunderbird Near Norman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman | 1 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 108 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 172 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 5 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 168 cfs | → |
About Lake Thunderbird Near Norman
Where does the data for Lake Thunderbird Near Norman come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.