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SwedenLittle River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman water level
River gauge, Little River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman reads 3.00 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.99 ft and 3.00 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.85 ftMay 25, 1957
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.85 ft | May 25, 1957 |
| 2 | 23.58 ft | May 25, 2015 |
| 3 | 20.44 ft | May 24, 2015 |
| 4 | 15.85 ft | May 20, 1960 |
| 5 | 13.45 ft | May 19, 1955 |
| 6 | 13.43 ft | June 20, 1958 |
| 7 | 12.60 ft | October 3, 1955 |
| 8 | 11.35 ft | June 9, 1962 |
| 9 | 10.98 ft | July 1, 1959 |
| 10 | 10.80 ft | May 11, 1964 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River near TecumsehRiver gauge, Little River | 3.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Little River near SasakwaRiver gauge, Little River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.31 ft | 43 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Thunderbird and NormanLake | 1,036.96 ft | Low | 0.2 mi | |
| Shawnee Reservoir at ShawneeReservoir, Shawnee Reservoir | 1,069.67 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoudReservoir, Wes Watkins Reservoir | 1,070.89 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Canadian River at NormanRiver gauge, Canadian River | 86.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.43 ft | 15 mi |
| Canadian River at PurcellRiver gauge, Canadian River | 4.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.52 ft | 16 mi |
| Walnut Creek at PurcellRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 18.0 cfs | Normal | −12.1 cfs | 18 mi |
| Squirrel Creek at ShawneeRiver gauge, Squirrel Creek | 3.01 ft | Very high | −1.85 ft | 18 mi |
| North Canadian River near HarrahRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | −3.74 ft | 19 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 Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman?
The highest level on record is 28.85 ft on May 25, 1957.
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:07230000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.22174, -97.21392(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 | 3.00 ft | 2026-10-20 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little River below Lake Thunderbird near Norman (usgs:07230000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/little-river-below-lake-thunderbird-near-norman
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