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SwedenCoal Creek at Tulsa water level
River gauge, Coal Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.4 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Coal Creek at Tulsa: the latest reading is 4.59 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.59 ft – 4.73 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek near OwassoRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 4.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Flat Rock Creek at Cincinnati Ave at TulsaRiver gauge, Flat Rock Creek | 1.0 cfs | High | −0.1 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Bird Creek at State Highway 266 near CatoosaRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 223 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Bird Creek near SperryRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Arkansas River at TulsaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 3.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.80 ft | 6 mi |
| Joe Creek at 61st St at TulsaRiver gauge, Joe Creek | 0.58 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Verdigris River near CatoosaRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 32.65 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 12 mi |
| Little Haikey Creek at 101st St South at TulsaRiver gauge, Little Haikey Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Coal Creek at Tulsa today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Coal Creek at Tulsa rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Coal Creek at Tulsa normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07177800(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.19454, -95.91416(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 | 4.59 ft | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Coal Creek at Tulsa (usgs:07177800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/coal-creek-at-tulsa
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer