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SwedenBird Creek at Avant water level
River gauge, Bird Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 14.3 cfs
History
What this means
Bird Creek at Avant is at 3.53 ft, in the normal range.
It is 13.47 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.52 ft and 3.57 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 36.31 ftMay 21, 2019
Floating and fishing near Bird Creek at Avant
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 13.47 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
- severely damaging flooding occurs from Barnsdall to Skiatook. Homes along southside streets in Avant are flooded. Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook is closed. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 32.00 ft
- damaging flooding of farms and suburban homes occurs in the Bird Creek floodplain from Barnsdall to Skiatook. Southside streets in Avant are flooded. Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook is closed. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 29.00 ft
- flooding of farms and suburban homes occurs in the Bird Creek floodplain between Barnsdall and Skiatook. Stretches of Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook are impassable. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 27.00 ft
- farm and suburban homes between Barnsdall and Skiatook are isolated and may be flooded. Intermittent stretches of Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook are impassable. This is a dangerous situation.
- 25.00 ft
- homes in the Bird Creek floodplain west of Highway 11 between Barnsdall and Skiatook are isolated by high water. Intermittent stretches of Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook may become flooded.
- 23.00 ft
- moderate flooding will occur in the Bird Creek floodplain between Barnsdall and Skiatook. County roads west of Highway 11 may be impassable with some homes isolated by high water.
- 21.00 ft
- moderate flooding of farmland occurs along the floodplain of Bird Creek downstream from Avant. County roads west of Highway 11 may be flooded.
- 19.00 ft
- minor flooding of farmlands occurs along the floodplain of Bird Creek downstream from Avant.
- 17.00 ft
- agricultural lands along the Bird Creek floodplain downstream from Avant may experience minor flooding.
- 3.53 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 21 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.31 ft | May 21, 2019 |
| 2 | 32.03 ft | March 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 31.40 ft | October 2, 1959 |
| 4 | 30.70 ft | June 10, 1985 |
| 5 | 30.54 ft | September 30, 1986 |
| 6 | 29.78 ft | November 3, 1974 |
| 7 | 27.92 ft | May 23, 2019 |
| 8 | 27.58 ft | June 9, 2008 |
| 9 | 25.07 ft | April 10, 2008 |
| 10 | 24.54 ft | June 18, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Bird Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek at SH 99 at PawhuskaRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 4.82 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Bird Creek near SperryRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Bird Creek near OwassoRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 4.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Bird Creek at State Highway 266 near CatoosaRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 231 cfs | Normal | −41.0 cfs | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney River near RamonaRiver gauge, Caney River | 2.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 12 mi |
| Hominy Creek near HominyRiver gauge, Hominy Creek | 5.50 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Flat Rock Creek at Cincinnati Ave at TulsaRiver gauge, Flat Rock Creek | 0.9 cfs | High | −0.2 cfs | 19 mi |
| Caney River above Coon Creek at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Caney River at Tuxedo Blvd at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River | 5.31 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 20 mi |
| Coal Creek at TulsaRiver gauge, Coal Creek | 3.4 cfs | High | −0.5 cfs | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Bird Creek at Avant?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 13.47 ft below it.
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 Bird Creek at Avant today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bird Creek at Avant rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bird Creek at Avant normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bird Creek at Avant?
The highest level on record is 36.31 ft on May 21, 2019.
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:07176500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.48509, -96.06027(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 | 3.53 ft | 2026-10-18 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 14.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bird Creek at Avant (usgs:07176500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/bird-creek-at-avant
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