Caney River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Caney River is flowing at 31 cfs at Bartlesville, OK — 75% of normal for the date. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 13 to 31 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Caney 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 Bartlesville, the Caney River is running 31 cfs — 75% of normal. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 51% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Elgin (+1,240%) and Ramona (+33%).
Highest against normal: Bartlesville at 75%. Lowest: Elgin at 38%.
How the Caney 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
- Elgin773 ft 13 cfs38%
- Bartlesville669 ft 31 cfs75%
- Ramona616 ft 27 cfs51%
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 Caney River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (51%).
Caney River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Caney River Near Elgin KS
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 07172000 |
13 cfs | 38% | +1240% | 1.60 ft | · | 773 ft |
|
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville OK
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 07174400 |
31 cfs | 75% | 0% | 3.07 ft | 9.9 ft below | 669 ft |
|
Caney River Near Ramona OK
Oct 15, 2:57 AM · USGS 07175500 |
27 cfs | 51% | +33% | 2.58 ft | 23.4 ft below | 616 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Caney River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Caney River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Caney River
The Caney River is a 180-mile long river in northeastern Oklahoma. It was named by the Osage Nation after the caney grass that grows along its banks. The river originates in the Flint Hills of Kansas and flows through Bartlesville, Skiatook, and Tulsa before joining the Verdigris River. The Caney River is a tributary of the Arkansas River and provides water to several reservoirs, including Kaw Lake, Sooner Lake, and Oologah Lake. These reservoirs are used for flood control, drinking water supply, and recreation. The river and its tributaries also support agriculture, with crops such as soybeans, wheat, and corn grown on its floodplain. The Caney River has a rich history, with Native American tribes and early settlers using the river for transportation and trade. Today, it remains an important resource for the region's economy and recreation.
Fishing near the Caney River
About the Caney River
How is the Caney River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Caney River is flowing at 31 cfs at Bartlesville, OK, about 75% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 13 to 31 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Caney River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Caney River is at 51% 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 Caney River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Bartlesville (13.0 ft), Ramona (26.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.