North Canadian River river
Total streamflow across the North Canadian River was last observed at 978 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,940 acre-ft of water today; about 12% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 8,149 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 At Britton Rd At Okc reporting a streamflow rate of 292 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the North Canadian River At Shawnee with a gauge stage of 9.87 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the North Canadian River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the North Canadian River
All 11 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
North Canadian River At Woodward
OK
USGS 07237500
|
17 | 2.63 | -4.4 | 58% | 1 | 1,190 | 1,851 |
|
North Canadian River Near Seiling
OK
USGS 07238000
|
23 | 4.22 | -6.0 | 26% | 0 | 3,100 | 1,685 |
|
North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga
OK
USGS 07239300
|
11 | 7.33 | -3.6 | 25% | 0 | 3,640 | 1,482 |
|
North Canadian River Near Calumet
OK
USGS 07239450
|
5 | 3.22 | -25.2 | 6% | 0 | 10,100 | 1,336 |
|
North Canadian River Near El Reno
OK
USGS 07239500
|
9 | 2.58 | -4.2 | 9% | 0 | 7,980 | 1,331 |
|
North Canadian River Near Yukon
OK
USGS 07239700
|
24 | 0.79 | -17.5 | 9% | 1 | 18,900 | 1,260 |
|
North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc
OK
USGS 07241000
|
8 | 3.82 | 72.0 | 20% | 0 | 9,370 | 1,220 |
|
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc
OK
USGS 07241520
|
292 | 5.88 | -65.1 | 49% | 1 | 15,000 | 1,120 |
|
North Canadian River Near Harrah
OK
USGS 07241550
|
123 | 3.24 | 38.9 | 58% | 26 | 17,100 | 1,079 |
|
North Canadian River At Shawnee
OK
USGS 07241800
|
236 | 9.87 | 3.6 | 23% | 24 | 23,700 | 978 |
|
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
OK
USGS 07242000
|
263 | 6.45 | -15.3 | 24% | 26 | 32,400 | 686 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Track the North Canadian River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the North Canadian River
Where does the data for the North Canadian River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.