-74.0 cfs (-10.08%) since yesterday
76.61% of Normal
•
11 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
North Canadian River
was last observed at
660
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,309
acre-ft of water today; about 77%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
861 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 Harrah
reporting a streamflow rate of 215 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
North Canadian River At Shawnee
with a gauge stage of 9.46 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.
Last Updated
2023-09-21
Streamflow
660.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
76.61%
Maximum
83,189.0 cfs
2019-05-23
About the north canadian river
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.