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Illinois River near Watts water level

River gauge, Illinois River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.30ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
236 cfs
Water temperature
64 °F
0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 30.12 ft Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

2.22.42.6ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19Oct 21Oct 232.22.42.6ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 23
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Illinois River near Watts reads 2.30 ft, a normal level.

It is 10.70 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.11 ft and 2.73 ft.

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
30.12 ftApril 30, 2017
Forecast peak
2.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 PM

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 10.70 ft away.

What happens at each level

29.00 ft
disastrous flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. River Valley Raceway is inundated by several feet, with water approaching the roof of the permanent building. This exceeds the floods of record of 28.6 feet that occurred December 28, 2015 and April 26, 2011. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
27.00 ft
disastrous flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. River Valley Raceway is inundated by several feet. This will approach the floods of record of 28.6 feet that occurred December 28, 2015 and April 26, 2011. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
25.00 ft
very severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Severe flooding of the River Valley Raceway, including the permanent building, occurs. Many cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are severely flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
23.00 ft
very severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. The permanent building at River Valley Raceway is flooded to a depth of a couple of feet. Numerous cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
21.00 ft
severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Water will reach the base of the building at River Valley Raceway. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are inundated. Numerous cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are flooded. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
19.00 ft
moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. Several cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may be flooded. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
17.00 ft
moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
15.00 ft
minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
13.00 ft
minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
2.30 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: 35 %.

RankLevelDate
130.12 ftApril 30, 2017
228.64 ftDecember 28, 2015
328.60 ftApril 26, 2011
427.50 ftMay 5, 2022
525.96 ftJuly 25, 1960
625.19 ftMay 24, 2011
725.08 ftMay 3, 1990
824.73 ftMarch 19, 2008
924.73 ftApril 3, 1957
1024.47 ftOctober 1, 1986

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Illinois River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Illinois River at SavoyRiver gauge, Illinois River 26.4 cfs Normal −0.8 cfs 13 mi
Illinois River at Hwy. 16 near Siloam Springs ARRiver gauge, Illinois River 251 cfs Normal −23.0 cfs 4.4 mi
Illinois River at CheweyRiver gauge, Illinois River 2.55 ft Below flood stage −0.17 ft 12 mi
Illinois River near MoodysRiver gauge, Illinois River 3.70 ft Normal −0.19 ft 20 mi
Illinois River near TahlequahRiver gauge, Illinois River 5.24 ft Below flood stage −0.20 ft 24 mi
Illinois River near GoreRiver gauge, Illinois River 6.24 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 47 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Frances at Pump Station near WattsLake, Lake Frances 910.70 ft Very high −0.14 ft 0.6 mi
Sager Creek near West Siloam SpringsRiver gauge, Sager Creek 7.5 cfs Normal −1.1 cfs 5.3 mi
Flint Creek near West Siloam SpringsRiver gauge, Flint Creek 4.7 cfs Very low −1.4 cfs 6 mi
Flint Creek near KansasRiver gauge, Flint Creek 6.03 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 8 mi
Flint Creek at SpringtownRiver gauge, Flint Creek 2.9 cfs Very low −0.2 cfs 12 mi
Spavinaw Creek near SycamoreRiver gauge, Spavinaw Creek 28.6 cfs Normal ±0 15 mi
Spavinaw Creek near Cherokee CityRiver gauge, Spavinaw Creek 25.2 cfs Normal −1.4 cfs 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Illinois River near Watts?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.70 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 Watts today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.30 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Illinois River near Watts rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Illinois River near Watts 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 Watts?

The highest level on record is 30.12 ft on April 30, 2017.

Is Illinois River near Watts expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07195500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
36.13008, -94.57216 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.30 ft 2026-10-18 19:30 Provisional
Flow 236 cfs 2026-10-18 19:30 Provisional
Water temperature 64 °F 2026-10-18 19:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Illinois River near Watts (usgs:07195500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/illinois-river-near-watts

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