Canadian River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Canadian River is flowing at 1,840 cfs near Sanchez, NM and up 133% in 24 hours. 10 of 10 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 4 to 1,840 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Canadian 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 Sanchez, the Canadian River is running 1,840 cfs, up 133% since yesterday. Along the river, 5 of 7 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 163% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Whitefield (+1,263%) and Purcell (+1,129%); dropping at Taylor Springs (-93%) and Amarillo (-75%).
Highest against normal: Bridgeport at 711%. Lowest: Calvin at 12%.
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Canadian River with a live range are in range and 1 running high.
How the Canadian 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
- Taylor Springs5,648 ft 85 cfs
- Sanchez4,429 ft 1,840 cfs
- Logan3,665 ft 4 cfs143%
- Amarillo2,991 ft 874 cfs
- Canadian2,324 ft 51 cfs189%
- Bridgeport1,379 ft 197 cfs711%
- Norman1,103 ft 78 cfs76%
- Purcell1,032 ft 236 cfs163%
- Calvin688 ft 38 cfs12%
- Whitefield491 ft 1,340 cfs188%
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 Canadian River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (163%).
Canadian River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian River Near Taylor Springs NM
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 07211500 |
85 cfs | · | -93% | 4.46 ft | 33.5 ft below | 5,648 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Sanchez NM
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 07221500 |
1,840 cfs | · | +133% | 6.29 ft | 15.7 ft below | 4,429 ft |
|
Canadian River At Logan NM
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 07227000 |
4 cfs | 143% | -22% | 1.47 ft | · | 3,665 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Amarillo TX
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 07227500 |
874 cfs | · | -75% | 3.80 ft | 3.2 ft below | 2,991 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Canadian TX
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 07228000 |
51 cfs | 189% | +13% | 1.32 ft | 6.7 ft below | 2,324 ft |
|
Canadian River At Bridgeport OK
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 07228500 |
197 cfs | 711% | +890% | 10.21 ft | 3.8 ft below | 1,379 ft |
|
Canadian River At Norman OK
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 07229050 |
78 cfs | 76% | +1035% | 85.75 ft | 8.3 ft below | 1,103 ft |
|
Canadian River At Purcell OK
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 07229200 |
236 cfs | 163% | +1129% | 3.76 ft | 8.2 ft below | 1,032 ft |
|
Canadian River At Calvin OK
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 07231500 |
38 cfs | 12% | +185% | 4.96 ft | 15.0 ft below | 688 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Whitefield OK
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 07245000 |
1,340 cfs | 188% | +1263% | 2.80 ft | · | 491 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 Canadian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Boundary Of K135 To Southern Tip Of K136 Gauge: Sanchez |
Running high | 1,840 cfs | 2–23 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Canadian River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Canadian River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Canadian River
The Canadian River is a major river in the southern Great Plains of North America, flowing eastward from Colorado and New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma. The river is approximately 906 miles long and was named by Spanish explorers after an encounter with indigenous tribes. The Canadian River has been a vital source of water for irrigation and agriculture for centuries. Today, the river provides water for many communities, including the cities of Oklahoma City and Amarillo. Notable reservoirs along the river include Ute Lake, Conchas Lake, and Lake Meredith. The riverside also serves as a popular recreational destination, with opportunities for camping, fishing, and boating. However, the Canadian River has also been subject to drought and water management issues, leading to conflicts over water rights between states and users.
Fishing near the Canadian River
About the Canadian River
How is the Canadian River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Canadian River is flowing at 1,840 cfs near Sanchez, NM. Across its 10 USGS gauges, current flows range from 4 to 1,840 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Canadian River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Canadian River is at 163% 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.
What is flood stage on the Canadian River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Taylor Springs (38.0 ft), Sanchez (22.0 ft), Amarillo (7.0 ft), Canadian (8.0 ft), Bridgeport (14.0 ft), Norman (94.0 ft), Purcell (12.0 ft), Calvin (20.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Canadian 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.