Salt Fork Red River at Mangum water level

Name: Salt Fork Red River at Mangum water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Salt Fork Red River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.91ft Down 0.67 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 AM CDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 71.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Salt Fork Red River at Mangum reads 2.91 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.09 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.67 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.91 ft and 5.24 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.70 ftJune 16, 1938

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 6.09 ft away.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Expect valley-wide flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties. No towns are affected. Flooding begins in Harmon County several hours before the crest passes the State Highway 34 crossing south of Mangum.
14.00 ft: Expect valley-wide flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties. No towns are affected. Flooding begins in Harmon County several hours before the crest passes the State Highway 34 crossing south of Mangum.
13.00 ft: Expect widespread flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties. No towns or major highways are affected. Flooding begins in Harmon County several hours before the crest passes the State Highway 34 crossing south of Mangum.
12.00 ft: Expect widespread flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties. No towns or major highways are affected. Flooding begins in Harmon County several hours before the crest passes the State Highway 34 crossing south of Mangum.
11.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties. No towns or major highways are affected.
10.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural and isolation of other low-lying areas in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties.
9.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural bottomlands and isolation of other low-lying areas in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties.
8.00 ft: Expect near bankfull stages along the river in Harmon... Greer... and Jackson counties.
2.91 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: > 95 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.70 ft	June 16, 1938
2	14.66 ft	October 3, 1986
3	14.55 ft	May 16, 1957
4	14.29 ft	April 4, 1997
5	13.75 ft	July 19, 1953
6	13.60 ft	July 7, 1993
7	13.50 ft	May 27, 1977
8	13.45 ft	May 28, 1978
9	13.30 ft	June 10, 1954
10	13.25 ft	April 20, 1977

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 48%

Map

Other gauges on the Salt Fork Red River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salt Fork Red River near ElmerRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River	163 cfs	High	−200.0 cfs	27 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Red River below Altus Dam near LugertRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	0.8 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	12 mi
Lugert Drainage Ditch at LugertCanal gauge, Lugert Drainage Ditch	0.11 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
North Fork Red River near CarterRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	6.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.51 ft	21 mi
North Fork Red River near HeadrickRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	9.92 ft	Below flood stage	−5.44 ft	28 mi
North Fork Red River near TiptonRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	3,300 cfs	Very high	−6,270.0 cfs	30 mi
Tom Steed Reservoir and Mountain ParkReservoir	1,405.50 ft	Normal		31 mi
Otter Creek near SnyderRiver gauge, Otter Creek	6.17 ft	Normal	−0.26 ft	33 mi
Groesbeck Creek at SH 6 near QuanahRiver gauge, Groesbeck Creek	6.92 ft	High	−1.25 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Salt Fork Red River at Mangum?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.09 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 Salt Fork Red River at Mangum today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.91 ft. Down 0.67 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Salt Fork Red River at Mangum rising or falling?

Down 0.67 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Salt Fork Red River at Mangum normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Salt Fork Red River at Mangum?

The highest level on record is 14.70 ft on June 16, 1938.

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:07300500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.85839, -99.50870 (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	2.91 ft	2026-10-18 09:45	Provisional
Flow	71.9 cfs	2026-10-18 09:45	Provisional

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