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North Canadian River

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North Canadian River Levels

April 19 2024

1,966 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-228.2 cfs (-18.71%) since yesterday
35.57% of normal • Very Low

Total streamflow across the North Canadian River was last observed at 991 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,966 acre-ft of water today; about 36% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,787 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 264 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the North Canadian River At Shawnee with a gauge stage of 9.49 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	2024-04-19
Streamflow	991.3 cfs
Percent of Normal	35.57%
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.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
North Canadian River At Woodward USGS 07237500	47 cfs	3.15 ft	-1.47
North Canadian River Near Seiling USGS 07238000	92 cfs	4.86 ft	-3.86
North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga USGS 07239300	24 cfs	7.52 ft	2.56
North Canadian River Near Calumet USGS 07239450	56 cfs	4.02 ft	8.06
North Canadian River Near El Reno USGS 07239500	69 cfs	3.3 ft	-11.7
North Canadian River Near Yukon USGS 07239700	90 cfs	1.43 ft	7.36
North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc USGS 07241000	8 cfs	3.73 ft	96.39
North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc USGS 07241520	42 cfs	5.05 ft	-78.22
North Canadian River Near Harrah USGS 07241550	185 cfs	3.43 ft	18.59
North Canadian River At Shawnee USGS 07241800	187 cfs	9.49 ft	-4.1
North Canadian River Near Wetumka USGS 07242000	264 cfs	5.99 ft	-17.24

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