Total streamflow across the
North Canadian River
was last observed at
661
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,311
acre-ft of water today; about 38%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,757 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
83,189 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
reporting a streamflow rate of 260 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
North Canadian River At Shawnee
with a gauge stage of 9.31 ft.
This river is monitored from 11 different streamgauging stations along the North Canadian River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,851 ft, the
North Canadian River At Woodward.
The North Canadian River is a river in the central United States that flows through Oklahoma. The river is approximately 470 miles long and has a drainage area of over 17,000 square miles. The river was historically used by Native American tribes for transportation and trade. In the early 20th century, several reservoirs and dams were built along the river, including Lake Overholser and Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City. These reservoirs provide drinking water and recreational opportunities for residents of the area. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with irrigation systems drawing water from the river to irrigate crops. Overall, the North Canadian River is an important resource for the region, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and recreation.
Last Updated | 2025-02-06 |
Discharge Volume | 1,311 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
660.9 cfs
-7.8 cfs (-1.17%) |
Percent of Normal | 37.61% |
Maximum |
83,189.0 cfs
2019-05-23 |
Seasonal Avg | 1,757 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
North Canadian River At Woodward
USGS 07237500 |
82 cfs | 3.66 ft | 1.86 | |||||
North Canadian River Near Seiling
USGS 07238000 |
109 cfs | 5.23 ft | 0 | |||||
North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga
USGS 07239300 |
31 cfs | 7.58 ft | 1.97 | |||||
North Canadian River Near Calumet
USGS 07239450 |
33 cfs | 3.76 ft | -1.76 | |||||
North Canadian River Near El Reno
USGS 07239500 |
49 cfs | 3.1 ft | 0 | |||||
North Canadian River Near Yukon
USGS 07239700 |
56 cfs | 1.23 ft | -1.94 | |||||
North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc
USGS 07241000 |
7 cfs | 3.8 ft | 0 | |||||
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc
USGS 07241520 |
42 cfs | 4.91 ft | 8.05 | |||||
North Canadian River Near Harrah
USGS 07241550 |
113 cfs | 2.77 ft | 11.88 | |||||
North Canadian River At Shawnee
USGS 07241800 |
97 cfs | 9.31 ft | -9.63 | |||||
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
USGS 07242000 |
260 cfs | 5.86 ft | -4.06 |
The North Canadian River is a tributary of the Canadian River, approximately 441 miles (710 km) long, that flows through New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma in the United States.
A seven-mile portion of the river flowing through Oklahoma City was renamed the Oklahoma River in 2004.