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SwedenSkeleton Creek at Enid water level
River gauge, Skeleton Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
What this means
Low water at Skeleton Creek at Enid: the gauge reads 2.41 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.41 ft – 2.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.97 ftJune 9, 2008
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.97 ft | June 9, 2008 |
| 2 | 15.25 ft | May 20, 2019 |
| 3 | 14.70 ft | November 1, 1998 |
| 4 | 14.10 ft | March 31, 2008 |
| 5 | 13.75 ft | October 2, 1998 |
| 6 | 13.51 ft | June 17, 2008 |
| 7 | 12.82 ft | July 19, 1997 |
| 8 | 11.97 ft | June 29, 2007 |
| 9 | 11.96 ft | May 24, 2015 |
| 10 | 11.67 ft | May 20, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Skeleton Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skeleton Creek near LovellRiver gauge, Skeleton Creek | 31.0 cfs | Normal | −72.0 cfs | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boggy Creek at 30th St at EnidRiver gauge, Boggy Creek | 1.1 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 2.2 mi |
| North Boggy Creek at Garriott Rd at EnidRiver gauge, North Boggy Creek | 1,199.49 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Boggy Creek at Enid Ave at EnidRiver gauge, Boggy Creek | 1,199.25 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Cimarron River near DoverRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 9.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 30 mi |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River at TonkawaRiver gauge, Salt Fork Arkansas River | 2.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 34 mi |
| Cimarron River near GuthrieRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 8.31 ft | Below flood stage | −2.74 ft | 38 mi |
| Chikaskia River near BlackwellRiver gauge, Chikaskia River | 4.53 ft | Below flood stage | −1.45 ft | 42 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek near SewardRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 6.00 ft | Below flood stage | −4.29 ft | 43 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 Skeleton Creek at Enid today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.41 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Skeleton Creek at Enid rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Skeleton Creek at Enid 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 Skeleton Creek at Enid?
The highest level on record is 15.97 ft on June 9, 2008.
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:07160350(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.37614, -97.80033(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 | 2.41 ft | 2026-10-18 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 06:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-18 06:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Skeleton Creek at Enid (usgs:07160350). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/skeleton-creek-at-enid
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