Beaver River near Goodwell water level
River gauge, Beaver River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Beaver River near Goodwell is well above normal at 6.88 ft.
The median for mid-October is 6.06 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.82 ft above typical. It is 17.12 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.68 ft, a difference of +0.20 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.59 ft and 6.97 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.06 ft0.82 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.84 ft – 6.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.68 ft+0.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.59 ft – 6.97 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.30 ft – 7.13 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
What happens at each level
- 28.00 ft
- Floor of the bridge (road surface) is flooded.
- 25.00 ft
- Water is up to the i-beams supporting the bridge.
- 24.00 ft
- Gage house is flooded.
- 6.88 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Beaver River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver River at BeaverRiver gauge, Beaver River | 2.31 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 62 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Duro Reservoir near SpearmanReservoir, Palo Duro Reservoir | 2,826.20 ft | Very low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Palo Duro Creek near SpearmanRiver gauge, Palo Duro Creek | 4.01 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Beaver River near Goodwell higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.20 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.68 ft.
What is flood stage for the Beaver River near Goodwell?
The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 17.12 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Beaver River near Goodwell in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.06 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.84 ft and 6.67 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 Beaver River near Goodwell today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 AM MDT, the water level was 6.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Beaver River near Goodwell rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Beaver River near Goodwell normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07232470(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.70586, -101.63683(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 | 6.88 ft | 2026-10-18 07:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaver River near Goodwell (usgs:07232470). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/beaver-river-near-goodwell
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer