North Canadian River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the North Canadian River is flowing at 193 cfs near Harrah, OK — 160% of normal for the date and down 27% in 24 hours. 11 of 11 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 193 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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North Canadian 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 Harrah, the North Canadian River is running 193 cfs — 160% of normal, down 27% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 11 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 138% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Shawnee (-39%) and Harrah (-27%).
Highest against normal: Yukon at 403%. Lowest: Seiling at 0%.
How the North Canadian 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
- Woodward1,851 ft 5.8 cfs77%
- Seiling1,685 ft 0 cfs0%
- Watonga1,482 ft 48 cfs320%
- Calumet1,336 ft 124 cfs388%
- El Reno1,331 ft 109 cfs317%
- Yukon1,260 ft 161 cfs403%
- Okc1,220 ft 13 cfs88%
- Okc1,120 ft 52 cfs138%
- Harrah1,079 ft 193 cfs160%
- Shawnee978 ft 119 cfs89%
- Wetumka686 ft 74 cfs29%
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 North Canadian River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (138%).
North Canadian River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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North Canadian River At Woodward OK
Oct 5, 3:00 AM · USGS 07237500 |
5.8 cfs | 77% | -11% | 2.30 ft | 6.7 ft below | 1,851 ft |
|
North Canadian River Near Seiling OK
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 07238000 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 3.45 ft | 7.6 ft below | 1,685 ft |
|
North Canadian River Below Weavers Creek Near Watonga OK
Oct 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 07239300 |
48 cfs | 320% | -15% | 8.09 ft | 6.9 ft below | 1,482 ft |
|
North Canadian River Near Calumet OK
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 07239450 |
124 cfs | 388% | -15% | 4.73 ft | · | 1,336 ft |
|
North Canadian River Near El Reno OK
Oct 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 07239500 |
109 cfs | 317% | -17% | 3.75 ft | 13.3 ft below | 1,331 ft |
|
North Canadian River Near Yukon OK
Oct 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 07239700 |
161 cfs | 403% | -17% | 1.99 ft | 12.0 ft below | 1,260 ft |
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North Canadian River Below Lake Overholser Near Okc OK
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 07241000 |
13 cfs | 88% | 0% | 3.99 ft | 20.0 ft below | 1,220 ft |
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North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc OK
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 07241520 |
52 cfs | 138% | -20% | 4.90 ft | 12.1 ft below | 1,120 ft |
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North Canadian River Near Harrah OK
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 07241550 |
193 cfs | 160% | -27% | 3.57 ft | 10.4 ft below | 1,079 ft |
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North Canadian River At Shawnee OK
Oct 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 07241800 |
119 cfs | 89% | -39% | 9.54 ft | · | 978 ft |
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North Canadian River Near Wetumka OK
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 07242000 |
74 cfs | 29% | 0% | 5.86 ft | 18.1 ft below | 686 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 North Canadian River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
North Canadian River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
About the North Canadian River
How is the North Canadian River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the North Canadian River is flowing at 193 cfs near Harrah, OK, about 160% of normal for the date. Across its 11 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 193 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the North Canadian River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the North Canadian River is at 138% 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 North Canadian River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Woodward (9.0 ft), Seiling (11.0 ft), Watonga (15.0 ft), El Reno (17.0 ft), Yukon (14.0 ft), Okc (24.0 ft), Okc (17.0 ft), Harrah (14.0 ft), Wetumka (24.0 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.