Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek water level
River gauge, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek is at 2.55 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.53 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.70 ft, a difference of −0.15 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.45 ft and 2.88 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.53 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.25 ft – 3.15 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.70 ft−0.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.45 ft – 2.88 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.45 ft – 3.74 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.41 ftApril 28, 2024
Floating and fishing near Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.41 ft | April 28, 2024 |
| 2 | 10.99 ft | May 20, 2017 |
| 3 | 9.56 ft | June 17, 2015 |
| 4 | 9.49 ft | June 4, 2025 |
| 5 | 9.45 ft | September 21, 2018 |
| 6 | 8.35 ft | July 10, 2007 |
| 7 | 8.26 ft | July 8, 2015 |
| 8 | 7.87 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 9 | 7.52 ft | April 20, 2025 |
| 10 | 6.98 ft | May 3, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Creek near ReaganRiver gauge, Pennington Creek | 19.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
| Mill Creek near Mill CreekRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 39.0 cfs | Very high | +1.7 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Blue River near ConnervilleRiver gauge, Blue River | 43.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| 01S-03E-01 ABB 1 Antelope Spring at SulphurRiver gauge, 01S-03E-01 ABB 1 Antelope Spring | 0.6 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Sheep Creek Spring near FittstownRiver gauge, Sheep Creek Spring | 1.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Delaware Cr below Del Cr Site 9 RSVR near BromideRiver gauge, Delaware Cr | 4.88 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Rock Creek at SulphurRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 6.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 14 mi |
| Washita River near TishomingoRiver gauge, Washita River | 627.12 ft | Very high | +2.36 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek higher than last year?
No, it is 0.15 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.70 ft.
What is a normal level for Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.25 ft and 3.15 ft, based on 13 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 Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek?
The highest level on record is 12.41 ft on April 28, 2024.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07331295(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.42037, -96.75890(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 | 2.55 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pennington Creek East of Mill Creek (usgs:07331295). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/pennington-creek-east-of-mill-creek
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