Canadian River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Canadian River is flowing at 1,700 cfs near Whitefield, OK — 120% of normal for the date and up 16% in 24 hours. 10 of 10 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3.2 to 1,700 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 Whitefield, the Canadian River is running 1,700 cfs — 120% of normal, up 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 9 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 115% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Whitefield (+16%); dropping at Norman (-32%) and Amarillo (-13%).
Highest against normal: Taylor Springs at 542%. Lowest: Norman at 6%.
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 13 cfs542%
- Sanchez4,429 ft 242 cfs
- Logan3,665 ft 3.2 cfs112%
- Amarillo2,991 ft 110 cfs393%
- Canadian2,324 ft 48 cfs164%
- Bridgeport1,379 ft 13 cfs15%
- Norman1,103 ft 12 cfs6%
- Purcell1,032 ft 284 cfs115%
- Calvin688 ft 144 cfs44%
- Whitefield491 ft 1,700 cfs120%
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 (115%).
Canadian River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian River Near Taylor Springs NM
Nov 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 07211500 |
13 cfs | 542% | 0% | 3.71 ft | 34.3 ft below | 5,648 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Sanchez NM
Nov 10, 11:15 PM · USGS 07221500 |
242 cfs | · | -1% | 2.93 ft | 19.1 ft below | 4,429 ft |
|
Canadian River At Logan NM
Nov 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 07227000 |
3.2 cfs | 112% | +2% | 1.43 ft | · | 3,665 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Amarillo TX
Nov 11, 2:00 AM · USGS 07227500 |
110 cfs | 393% | -13% | 1.66 ft | 5.3 ft below | 2,991 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Canadian TX
Nov 11, 1:45 AM · USGS 07228000 |
48 cfs | 164% | -5% | 1.30 ft | 6.7 ft below | 2,324 ft |
|
Canadian River At Bridgeport OK
Nov 11, 1:45 AM · USGS 07228500 |
13 cfs | 15% | -9% | 9.06 ft | 4.9 ft below | 1,379 ft |
|
Canadian River At Norman OK
Nov 11, 2:00 AM · USGS 07229050 |
12 cfs | 6% | -32% | 85.38 ft | 8.6 ft below | 1,103 ft |
|
Canadian River At Purcell OK
Nov 11, 1:30 AM · USGS 07229200 |
284 cfs | 115% | -7% | 2.99 ft | 9.0 ft below | 1,032 ft |
|
Canadian River At Calvin OK
Nov 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 07231500 |
144 cfs | 44% | -3% | 5.68 ft | 14.3 ft below | 688 ft |
|
Canadian River Near Whitefield OK
Nov 11, 1:30 AM · USGS 07245000 |
1,700 cfs | 120% | +16% | 3.03 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 | 242 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 November 11, 2026, the Canadian River is flowing at 1,700 cfs near Whitefield, OK, about 120% of normal for the date. Across its 10 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3.2 to 1,700 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 115% 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.