Total streamflow across the Caney River was last observed at 91 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 181 acre-ft of water today; about 23% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 395 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at 67,240 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Caney River Near Ramona reporting a streamflow rate of 63.2 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville with a gauge stage of 3.12 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Caney River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 773 ft, the Caney R Nr Elgin.

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.