North Canadian River near Harrah water level

Name: North Canadian River near Harrah water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Canadian River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.11ft Down 3.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,020 cfs
Water temperature: 64 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The North Canadian River near Harrah is at 6.11 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.89 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

It has dropped 3.13 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.11 ft and 10.71 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 64 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 21.90 ftMay 9, 1993

Floating and fishing near North Canadian River near Harrah

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 7.89 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Look for flood depths up 2 feet at the edge of Harrah. Very severe flooding affects agricultural areas in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
23.00 ft: Look for flood depths up 1 foot at the edge of Harrah. Very severe flooding affects agricultural areas in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
22.00 ft: Look for minor depths of flooding at the edge of Harrah. Very severe flooding affects agricultural areas in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
21.00 ft: Very severe flooding affects agricultural areas in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
20.00 ft: Very severe flooding affects agricultural areas in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
19.00 ft: Significant flooding affects agricultural areas and rural roads in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
18.00 ft: Significant flooding affects agricultural areas and rural roads in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
17.00 ft: Significant flooding affects agricultural areas and rural roads in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
16.00 ft: Flooding affects agricultural areas and rural roads in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
15.00 ft: Look for short duration flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and rural roads in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of lincoln... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
14.00 ft: Look for short duration flooding of low-lying agricultural lands in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
13.00 ft: Near bankfull stages occur along the river in eastern Oklahoma County... the southwest corner of Lincoln County... and northwestern Pottawatomie County.
6.11 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: 20 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.90 ft	May 9, 1993
2	21.02 ft	June 1, 2013
3	19.60 ft	May 29, 1987
4	19.30 ft	June 10, 1995
5	19.20 ft	August 23, 2007
6	19.07 ft	June 14, 1989
7	18.94 ft	October 21, 1983
8	18.94 ft	June 15, 2010
9	18.32 ft	May 21, 2019
10	18.15 ft	June 30, 2007

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 1.53 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 62° 39° – Wind 7 mph

18 Sun 65° 43° – Wind 14 mph

19 Mon 69° 47° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 72° 54° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 76° 56° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 79° 60° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 79° 61° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the North Canadian River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Canadian River at WoodwardRiver gauge, North Canadian River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	133 mi
North Canadian River near SeilingRiver gauge, North Canadian River	3.79 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	108 mi
North Canadian River at CantonRiver gauge, North Canadian River	11.53 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	88 mi
North Canadian River below Weavers Creek near WatongaRiver gauge, North Canadian River	7.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	72 mi
North Canadian River near CalumetRiver gauge, North Canadian River	298 cfs	High	−142.0 cfs	50 mi
North Canadian River near El RenoRiver gauge, North Canadian River	5.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.89 ft	43 mi
North Canadian River near YukonRiver gauge, North Canadian River	4.54 ft	Below flood stage	−2.14 ft	31 mi
North Canadian River at Morgan Rd near YukonRiver gauge, North Canadian River	20.89 ft	No reference yet	−2.70 ft	28 mi
North Canadian River below Lake Overholser near OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River	4.22 ft	Below flood stage	−3.46 ft	26 mi
North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River	5.52 ft	Below flood stage	−4.07 ft	11 mi
North Canadian River at ShawneeRiver gauge, North Canadian River	2,390 cfs	Very high	−860.0 cfs	22 mi
North Canadian River near WetumkaRiver gauge, North Canadian River	9.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.74 ft	58 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoudReservoir, Wes Watkins Reservoir	1,070.89 ft	Very low	±0	9 mi
Shawnee Reservoir at ShawneeReservoir, Shawnee Reservoir	1,069.67 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	13 mi
Deep Fork at WarwickRiver gauge, Deep Fork	14.6 cfs	Very low	−3.8 cfs	16 mi
Little River below Lake Thunderbird near NormanRiver gauge, Little River	0.6 cfs	Normal	±0	19 mi
Lake Thunderbird and NormanLake	1,036.96 ft	Low		19 mi
Squirrel Creek at ShawneeRiver gauge, Squirrel Creek	3.87 ft	Very high	−0.93 ft	21 mi
Lake Hefner Canal near Oklahoma CityCanal gauge, Lake Hefner Canal	1,130 cfs	Very high	+281 cfs	24 mi
North Canadian R at Hwy 66 at Oklahoma CityRiver gauge, North Canadian R	1,244.15 ft	Very high	+0.04 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Canadian River near Harrah?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 7.89 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 North Canadian River near Harrah today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.11 ft. Down 3.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is North Canadian River near Harrah rising or falling?

Down 3.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Canadian River near Harrah normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Canadian River near Harrah?

The highest level on record is 21.90 ft on May 9, 1993.

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:07241550 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.50034, -97.19392 (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	6.11 ft	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Flow	1,020 cfs	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Water temperature	64 °F	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional

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