North Fork Red River near Tipton water level

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

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

9.98ft Down 4.49 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 2,360 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The North Fork Red River near Tipton is well above normal at 9.98 ft.

The record high is 19.18 ft, set on May 10, 1993.

It has dropped 4.49 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 9.98 ft and 14.58 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.18 ftMay 10, 1993

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.18 ft	May 10, 1993
2	19.15 ft	October 5, 1986
3	18.80 ft	October 20, 1983
4	18.41 ft	June 6, 1995
5	17.43 ft	May 27, 2019
6	17.42 ft	June 2, 1991
7	17.19 ft	April 28, 1997
8	17.16 ft	May 11, 2019
9	16.97 ft	May 26, 2015
10	16.48 ft	August 30, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the North Fork Red River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Red River near SayreRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	1.61 ft	No reference yet	−0.20 ft	59 mi
North Fork Red River near CarterRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	5.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.40 ft	49 mi
North Fork Red River below Altus Dam near LugertRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	0.7 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	27 mi
North Fork Red River near HeadrickRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	9.47 ft	Below flood stage	−4.50 ft	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salt Fork Red River near ElmerRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River	120 cfs	Normal	−231.0 cfs	10 mi
Otter Creek near SnyderRiver gauge, Otter Creek	6.15 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	15 mi
Tom Steed Reservoir and Mountain ParkReservoir	1,405.50 ft	Normal		20 mi
Pease River near VernonRiver gauge, Pease River	6.55 ft	High	−2.08 ft	24 mi
Lugert Drainage Ditch at LugertCanal gauge, Lugert Drainage Ditch	0.13 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Salt Fork Red River at MangumRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.58 ft	30 mi
Groesbeck Creek at SH 6 near QuanahRiver gauge, Groesbeck Creek	6.81 ft	Normal	−1.09 ft	32 mi
N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir near Iowa PkReservoir, N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir	1,045.67 ft	High	−0.01 ft	44 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 North Fork Red River near Tipton today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was 9.98 ft. Down 4.49 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Red River near Tipton rising or falling?

Down 4.49 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Fork Red River near Tipton normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork Red River near Tipton?

The highest level on record is 19.18 ft on May 10, 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.

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:07307028 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.50702, -99.20814 (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	9.98 ft	2026-10-18 15:30	Provisional
Flow	2,360 cfs	2026-10-18 15:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Fork Red River near Tipton (usgs:07307028). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/north-fork-red-river-near-tipton

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer