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SwedenPoteau River at Loving water level
River gauge, Poteau River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.2 cfs
History
What this means
At 8.59 ft, the Poteau River at Loving is below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.59 ft and 8.65 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 29.31 ftMay 24, 2015
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.31 ft | May 24, 2015 |
| 2 | 28.59 ft | January 12, 2020 |
| 3 | 28.56 ft | May 12, 2015 |
| 4 | 27.58 ft | May 20, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Poteau River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau River at CauthronRiver gauge, Poteau River | 2.9 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| Poteau River near PanamaRiver gauge, Poteau River | 5.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Fork below Big Creek near PageRiver gauge, Black Fork | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Kiamichi River near Big CedarRiver gauge, Kiamichi River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| James Fork near HackettRiver gauge, James Fork | 2.1 cfs | Low | −0.6 cfs | 20 mi |
| Mountain Fork at SmithvilleRiver gauge, Mountain Fork | 7.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| AR River at James W. Trimble L&D near Van BurenRiver gauge, AR River | 391.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 34 mi |
| Petit Jean River near BoonevilleRiver gauge, Petit Jean River | 0.3 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 35 mi |
| Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar.River gauge, Arkansas River | 6,660 cfs | Normal | +2,780 cfs | 35 mi |
| Cossatot River near VandervoortRiver gauge, Cossatot River | 2.6 cfs | Very low | +0.6 cfs | 37 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 Poteau River at Loving today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 AM CDT, the water level was 8.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Poteau River at Loving rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Poteau River at Loving normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Poteau River at Loving?
The highest level on record is 29.31 ft on May 24, 2015.
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:07247015(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.87982, -94.48411(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 | 8.59 ft | 2026-10-18 05:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 05:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Poteau River at Loving (usgs:07247015). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/poteau-river-at-loving
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