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SwedenSkeleton Creek near Lovell water level
River gauge, Skeleton Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 20.3 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Skeleton Creek near Lovell reads 9.17 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.17 ft and 10.76 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 45.47 ftMay 9, 1993
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45.47 ft | May 9, 1993 |
| 2 | 44.95 ft | September 13, 1961 |
| 3 | 44.75 ft | October 11, 1973 |
| 4 | 44.75 ft | September 30, 1986 |
| 5 | 44.46 ft | March 5, 2004 |
| 6 | 44.40 ft | November 3, 1974 |
| 7 | 43.98 ft | May 14, 1983 |
| 8 | 43.72 ft | May 26, 1955 |
| 9 | 43.60 ft | October 4, 1959 |
| 10 | 43.48 ft | May 21, 2019 |
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 at EnidRiver gauge, Skeleton Creek | 3.6 cfs | Low | −1.4 cfs | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River near GuthrieRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 7.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.71 ft | 13 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek near SewardRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 5.25 ft | Below flood stage | −1.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Cimarron River near DoverRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 9.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 20 mi |
| Boggy Creek at 30th St at EnidRiver gauge, Boggy Creek | 0.8 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 27 mi |
| Boggy Creek at Enid Ave at EnidRiver gauge, Boggy Creek | 1,199.25 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Lake Hefner Canal near Oklahoma CityCanal gauge, Lake Hefner Canal | 1,060 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 35 mi |
| North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 7.15 ft | Below flood stage | −2.29 ft | 36 mi |
| North Canadian River near YukonRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 5.88 ft | Below flood stage | −5.07 ft | 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 Skeleton Creek near Lovell today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 PM CDT, the water level was 9.17 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Skeleton Creek near Lovell rising or falling?
Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Skeleton Creek near Lovell normal?
Normal 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 near Lovell?
The highest level on record is 45.47 ft on May 9, 1993.
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:07160500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.06004, -97.58505(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 | 9.17 ft | 2026-10-19 02:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Skeleton Creek near Lovell (usgs:07160500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/skeleton-creek-near-lovell
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer