Caney River near Ramona water level

Name: Caney River near Ramona water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Caney River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.72ft Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 06:57 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 46.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Caney River near Ramona, where the gauge shows 2.72 ft.

It is 23.28 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.72 ft – 3.24 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: 39.80 ftMay 21, 1943

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 26.00 ft.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: severe agricultural flooding occurs from Ochelata to the northeastern tip of Tulsa County. Some rural roads are closed including the road between Ramona and Talala. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
28.00 ft: moderate agricultural flooding occurs from Ochelata to the northeastern tip of Tulsa County. Some rural roads are impassable including the road between Ramona and Talala.
26.00 ft: minor flooding occurs. Farmlands and rural roads are affected.
2.72 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: 19 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	39.80 ft	May 21, 1943
2	31.70 ft	May 20, 1943
3	31.16 ft	October 5, 1986
4	30.12 ft	October 3, 1945
5	30.12 ft	March 11, 1974
6	30.00 ft	May 25, 1938
7	29.85 ft	November 4, 1974
8	29.79 ft	February 23, 1985
9	29.76 ft	July 24, 1959
10	29.69 ft	June 12, 1957

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 1.28 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 63° 40° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 68° 47° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 72° 54° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 76° 54° 0.01 in Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 79° 58° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 79° 60° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 80° 59° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Caney River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Caney River near ElginRiver gauge, Caney River	1.55 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	43 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	−0.05 ft	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bird Creek at AvantRiver gauge, Bird Creek	3.56 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	12 mi
Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River	3.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	16 mi
Bird Creek near SperryRiver gauge, Bird Creek	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	17 mi
Bird Creek near OwassoRiver gauge, Bird Creek	4.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	18 mi
Bird Creek at State Highway 266 near CatoosaRiver gauge, Bird Creek	223 cfs	Normal	−40.0 cfs	20 mi
Flat Rock Creek at Cincinnati Ave at TulsaRiver gauge, Flat Rock Creek	1.0 cfs	High	−0.1 cfs	22 mi
Coal Creek at TulsaRiver gauge, Coal Creek	3.4 cfs	High	−0.5 cfs	22 mi
Verdigris River near CatoosaRiver gauge, Verdigris River	32.65 ft	Low	−0.15 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Caney River near Ramona?

The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 23.28 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 near Ramona today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:57 AM CDT, the water level was 2.72 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Caney River near Ramona rising or falling?

Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Caney River near Ramona normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Caney River near Ramona?

The highest level on record is 39.80 ft on May 21, 1943.

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:07175500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.50898, -95.84193 (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	2.72 ft	2026-10-18 11:57	Provisional
Flow	46.7 cfs	2026-10-18 11:57	Provisional

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