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SwedenIllinois River near Gore water level
River gauge, Illinois River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 32.5 cfs
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Illinois River near Gore reads 6.24 ft, a normal level.
It is 16.76 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.24 ft and 11.11 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 64 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 30.20 ftMay 11, 1950
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 23.00 ft, still 16.76 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.20 ft | May 11, 1950 |
| 2 | 25.38 ft | April 15, 1945 |
| 3 | 24.50 ft | May 11, 1943 |
| 4 | 23.81 ft | December 30, 2015 |
| 5 | 17.96 ft | May 24, 1990 |
| 6 | 16.18 ft | April 20, 1941 |
| 7 | 15.09 ft | August 16, 1948 |
| 8 | 14.95 ft | November 1, 1941 |
| 9 | 14.10 ft | January 15, 1991 |
| 10 | 13.70 ft | June 9, 1957 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Illinois River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River at SavoyRiver gauge, Illinois River | 28.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 55 mi |
| Illinois River at Hwy. 16 near Siloam Springs ARRiver gauge, Illinois River | 260 cfs | Normal | −18.0 cfs | 51 mi |
| Illinois River near WattsRiver gauge, Illinois River | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 47 mi |
| Illinois River at CheweyRiver gauge, Illinois River | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 40 mi |
| Illinois River near MoodysRiver gauge, Illinois River | 3.79 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 33 mi |
| Illinois River near TahlequahRiver gauge, Illinois River | 5.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at GoreRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 60.60 ft | Normal | +0.29 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Arkansas River near MuskogeeRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 18.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| Caney Creek near BarberRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 11.9 cfs | Low | +1.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Canadian River near WhitefieldRiver gauge, Canadian River | 84.2 cfs | Low | −184.8 cfs | 23 mi |
| Baron Fork at EldonRiver gauge, Baron Fork | 5.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Little Lee Creek near NicutRiver gauge, Little Lee Creek | 0.3 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 29 mi |
| Lee Creek near ShortRiver gauge, Lee Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Verdigris River near WagonerRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 12.14 ft | Normal | −0.23 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Illinois River near Gore?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 16.76 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 Illinois River near Gore today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 6.24 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Illinois River near Gore rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Illinois River near Gore normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Illinois River near Gore?
The highest level on record is 30.20 ft on May 11, 1950.
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:07198000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.57315, -95.06885(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 | 6.24 ft | 2026-10-18 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 32.5 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-18 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Illinois River near Gore (usgs:07198000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/illinois-river-near-gore
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