Otter Creek near Snyder water level
River gauge, Otter Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Otter Creek near Snyder, where the gauge shows 6.11 ft.
That puts it 0.14 ft below the median of 6.25 ft for mid-October, based on 6 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.13 ft (−0.02 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.03 ft – 8.49 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.25 ft0.14 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.74 ft – 10.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.13 ft−0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.03 ft – 8.49 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.78 ft – 10.02 ft
- Highest on record
- 15.02 ftMay 24, 2015
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.02 ft | May 24, 2015 |
| 2 | 14.73 ft | June 29, 2007 |
| 3 | 14.70 ft | October 23, 2000 |
| 4 | 14.55 ft | April 17, 2016 |
| 5 | 14.50 ft | October 5, 2017 |
| 6 | 14.36 ft | April 29, 2009 |
| 7 | 14.22 ft | April 30, 2025 |
| 8 | 14.19 ft | May 25, 2019 |
| 9 | 14.12 ft | April 27, 2016 |
| 10 | 14.12 ft | May 20, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Red River near HeadrickRiver gauge, North Fork Red River | 8.62 ft | Below flood stage | −2.02 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Tom Steed Reservoir and Mountain ParkReservoir | 1,405.79 ft | Normal | 7 mi | |
| North Fork Red River near TiptonRiver gauge, North Fork Red River | 1,410 cfs | Very high | −3,560.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Lugert Drainage Ditch at LugertCanal gauge, Lugert Drainage Ditch | 0.12 ft | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Salt Fork Red River near ElmerRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River | 72.0 cfs | Normal | −147.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| North Fork Red River below Altus Dam near LugertRiver gauge, North Fork Red River | 0.6 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 25 mi |
| Salt Fork Red River at MangumRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 33 mi |
| Pease River near VernonRiver gauge, Pease River | 6.10 ft | Normal | −0.99 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Otter Creek near Snyder compare with last year?
It is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.13 ft.
What is a normal level for Otter Creek near Snyder in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.74 ft and 10.97 ft, based on 6 years of records.
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 Otter Creek near Snyder today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.11 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Otter Creek near Snyder rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Otter Creek near Snyder normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Otter Creek near Snyder?
The highest level on record is 15.02 ft on May 24, 2015.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07307010(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.63785, -98.99869(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 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Otter Creek near Snyder (usgs:07307010). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/otter-creek-near-snyder
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer