Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville water level

Name: Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Caney River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 16.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville reads 2.97 ft, a normal level.

It is 10.03 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.93 ft and 3.04 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: 27.70 ftOctober 4, 1986

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 10.03 ft away.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: devasting flooding occurs along the Caney River from Dewey to Ochelata. Many homes and businesses in Bartlesville and suburban areas are flooded. The Tuxedo Street bridge may be overtopped. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
22.00 ft: very severe flooding occurs along the Caney River from Dewey to Ochelata. Many homes and businesses become flooded. Only Frank Phillips Blvd is open to east-west travel across the Caney River in Bartlesville. This exceeds the flood of July 2, 2007 when the river reached 21.45 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
21.00 ft: very severe flooding occurs from Dewey to Ochelata. Many homes and businesses in Bartlesville and suburban areas are flooded. Frank Phillips Blvd is the only east-west road across the Caney River in Bartlesville. This compares with the flooding which occurred on July 2, 2007 when the river reached 21.45 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
19.00 ft: severe flooding occurs in Bartlesville and suburban areas. Tuxedo Blvd, Hillcrest Drive, and Adams Road are all be closed. Only Frank Phillips Blvd is open for east-west traffic across Bartlesville. Somes homes and businesses suffer minor flooding. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
18.00 ft: the old Highway 75 crossing or Tuxedo Blvd is closed. Hillcrest Drive is closed. Adams Road will close when the Caney River is between 18 and 19 feet. Buildings in Johnstone Park are flooded. Some businesses on Highway 123 may be flooded.
17.00 ft: serious flooding occurs in Johnston Park and residential areas in Bartlesville. Tuxedo Blvd and Hillcrest Drive become impassable. Extensive agricultural flooding occurs from Bartlesville to Ochelata.
16.00 ft: the old Highway 75 crossing or Tuxedo Blvd is closed. Hillcrest Drive may be impassable. Johnstone Park is flooded.
15.00 ft: the old Highway 75 crossing or Tuxedo Blvd in Bartlesville becomes covered by water. Moderate flooding occurs at Johnston Park and over farmlands between Bartlesville and Ochelata.
13.00 ft: minor flooding is expected over farmland from Bartlesville to Ochelata.
2.97 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.70 ft	October 4, 1986
2	25.30 ft	October 3, 1926
3	24.71 ft	April 11, 1944
4	23.40 ft	May 19, 1943
5	23.30 ft	May 7, 1918
6	22.20 ft	October 3, 1927
7	21.80 ft	April 21, 1929
8	21.57 ft	July 2, 2007
9	21.32 ft	October 2, 1945
10	21.00 ft	August 4, 1927

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Caney River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Caney River near ElginRiver gauge, Caney River	1.51 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	26 mi
Caney River at Tuxedo Blvd at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River	5.25 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	0.9 mi
Caney River near RamonaRiver gauge, Caney River	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bird Creek at AvantRiver gauge, Bird Creek	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
Bird Creek at SH 99 at PawhuskaRiver gauge, Bird Creek	4.76 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Verdigris River near LenapahRiver gauge, Verdigris River	3.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	22 mi
Verdigris River at CoffeyvilleRiver gauge, Verdigris River	2.85 ft	Low	−0.13 ft	27 mi
Hominy Creek near HominyRiver gauge, Hominy Creek	5.39 ft	Low	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Bird Creek near SperryRiver gauge, Bird Creek	1.38 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi
Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River	3.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.03 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 Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville?

The highest level on record is 27.70 ft on October 4, 1986.

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.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07174400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.75564, -95.97221 (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	2.97 ft	2026-10-19 22:00	Provisional
Flow	16.2 cfs	2026-10-19 22:00	Provisional

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