Arkansas River at Gore water level
River gauge, Arkansas River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Arkansas River at Gore: the gauge reads 60.22 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 60.38 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.16 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 60.24 ft, a difference of −0.02 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.30 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 59.75 ft – 60.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 60.38 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 60.14 ft – 63.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 60.24 ft−0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 59.75 ft – 60.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 59.87 ft – 66.31 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Arkansas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Arkansas CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.36 ft | Low | −1.01 ft | 150 mi |
| Arkansas River at RalstonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.64 ft | 112 mi |
| Arkansas River at SH 344 near TulsaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 7.27 ft | No reference yet | −1.01 ft | 68 mi |
| Arkansas River at TulsaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 3.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 65 mi |
| Arkansas River near HaskellRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.72 ft | 36 mi |
| Arkansas River near MuskogeeRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 18.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.17 ft | 20 mi |
| Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar.River gauge, Arkansas River | 1,900 cfs | Low | +1,802 cfs | 40 mi |
| Arkansas River at DardanelleRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 113 mi |
| Arkansas River near MorriltonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 9.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.32 ft | 138 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River near GoreRiver gauge, Illinois River | 6.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Canadian River near WhitefieldRiver gauge, Canadian River | 84.2 cfs | Low | −757.8 cfs | 19 mi |
| Caney Creek near BarberRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 11.6 cfs | Low | +0.7 cfs | 24 mi |
| Illinois River near TahlequahRiver gauge, Illinois River | 5.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 30 mi |
| Baron Fork at EldonRiver gauge, Baron Fork | 5.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| Little Lee Creek near NicutRiver gauge, Little Lee Creek | 0.3 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 32 mi |
| Poteau River near PanamaRiver gauge, Poteau River | 5.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Verdigris River near WagonerRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 12.16 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Arkansas River at Gore higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 60.24 ft.
What is a normal level for the Arkansas River at Gore in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 60.38 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 60.14 ft and 63.42 ft, based on 9 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Arkansas River at Gore today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:45 AM CDT, the water level was 60.22 ft. Up 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Arkansas River at Gore rising or falling?
Up 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.18 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Arkansas River at Gore normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07194555(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.51861, -95.12722(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 60.22 ft | 2026-10-18 08:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Arkansas River at Gore (usgs:07194555). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/arkansas-river-at-gore
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer