Caddo River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Caddo River is flowing at 23 cfs near Caddo Gap, AR — 45% of normal for the date and up 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
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Caddo River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Caddo Gap, the Caddo River is running 23 cfs — 45% of normal, up 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 45% of normal).
How the Caddo River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Caddo Gap588 ft 23 cfs45%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Caddo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (45%).
Caddo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caddo River Near Caddo Gap AR
Oct 15, 2:30 AM · USGS 07359610 |
23 cfs | 45% | +8% | 4.73 ft | 588 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Caddo River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec 30, T3S, R27W To Sec 19, T4S, R24W | No live range | · | 41–569 cfs typical | II–III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Caddo River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Caddo River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Caddo River
The Caddo River is a 82-mile-long river that flows through Arkansas and Oklahoma. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back over 8,000 years. Today, the river is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. It is popular for fishing, floating, and camping, and there are several parks and campgrounds located along the river. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with crops such as soybeans, rice, and cotton grown in the surrounding area. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Lake Ouachita, DeGray Lake, and Narrows Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and flood control for the region. The Caddo River is an important natural resource for the area, providing both economic and recreational benefits to local communities.
Fishing near the Caddo River
About the Caddo River
How is the Caddo River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Caddo River is flowing at 23 cfs near Caddo Gap, AR, about 45% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Caddo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Caddo River is at 45% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Is the Caddo River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.