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SwedenKiamichi River near Clayton water level
River gauge, Kiamichi River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The Kiamichi River near Clayton is at 2.54 ft, in the normal range.
It is 14.46 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.54 ft and 2.60 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
- 25.35 ftDecember 28, 2015
Floating and fishing near Kiamichi River near Clayton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 14.46 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.35 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 2 | 22.23 ft | May 4, 1990 |
| 3 | 20.86 ft | March 20, 2008 |
| 4 | 20.49 ft | May 21, 2015 |
| 5 | 20.31 ft | May 26, 2015 |
| 6 | 20.21 ft | July 7, 1981 |
| 7 | 19.31 ft | March 18, 1984 |
| 8 | 18.41 ft | November 28, 1985 |
| 9 | 18.09 ft | May 22, 1996 |
| 10 | 17.66 ft | May 9, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Kiamichi River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River near Big CedarRiver gauge, Kiamichi River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Kiamichi River near AntlersRiver gauge, Kiamichi River | 1.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline near Red OakRiver gauge, Fourche Maline | 1.7 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 26 mi |
| Mcgee Creek ReservoirReservoir | 571.63 ft | Very low | 35 mi | |
| Muddy Boggy Creek near FarrisRiver gauge, Muddy Boggy Creek | 8.60 ft | Normal | +1.73 ft | 39 mi |
| Mountain Fork at SmithvilleRiver gauge, Mountain Fork | 8.2 cfs | Low | +0.5 cfs | 41 mi |
| Glover River near GloverRiver gauge, Glover River | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Muddy Boggy Creek near UngerRiver gauge, Muddy Boggy Creek | 7.92 ft | Low | ±0 | 44 mi |
| Mountain Fork near EagletownRiver gauge, Mountain Fork | 0.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.37 ft | 55 mi |
| Poteau River near PanamaRiver gauge, Poteau River | 5.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 56 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Kiamichi River near Clayton?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.46 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 Kiamichi River near Clayton today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kiamichi River near Clayton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kiamichi River near Clayton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kiamichi River near Clayton?
The highest level on record is 25.35 ft on December 28, 2015.
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:07335790(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.57482, -95.34080(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 | 2.54 ft | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kiamichi River near Clayton (usgs:07335790). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/kiamichi-river-near-clayton
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer