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SwedenSpring River near Quapaw water level
River gauge, Spring River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 399 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 07:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Spring River near Quapaw reads 5.46 ft, a normal level.
It is 14.54 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.46 ft and 5.75 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 46.15 ftSeptember 26, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 5.50 ftSaturday, October 17 at 07:00 PM
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 20.00 ft, still 14.54 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 45.00 ft
- near catastrophic flooding similar to the flood of September 26, 1993 is expected. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation. Water floods some homes near the river. The Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Bridge crossing is unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet.
- 42.00 ft
- disastrous flooding is expected. Conditions begin to approach the flooding which occurred on September 26, 1993. Some homes near the river are isolated by high water and may become flooded. The Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Bridge crossing is unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 39.00 ft
- some homes near the river are isolated by high water and may become flooded. The Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Bridge crossing becomes unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 36.00 ft
- some homes near the river are isolated by high water. The Quapaw gage becomes isolated by high water. Bridge crossing becomes unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 33.00 ft
- the Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 30.00 ft
- the area around the Quapaw gage may be cut off from easy access. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 28.00 ft
- recreational areas near the gage site are inundated to a depth of several feet. The gage site may be cut off from easy access.
- 26.00 ft
- recreational areas downstream from the gage site are inundated to a depth of several feet.
- 24.00 ft
- park and recreational areas downstream from the gage site experience moderate flooding.
- 22.00 ft
- park and recreational areas experience minor flooding.
- 20.00 ft
- minor agricultural flooding occurs.
- 5.46 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: 19 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.15 ft | September 26, 1993 |
| 2 | 43.40 ft | May 19, 1943 |
| 3 | 43.00 ft | December 1, 1895 |
| 4 | 39.77 ft | December 29, 2015 |
| 5 | 34.57 ft | May 1, 2017 |
| 6 | 34.43 ft | April 12, 1994 |
| 7 | 34.03 ft | June 13, 2007 |
| 8 | 33.96 ft | May 23, 2019 |
| 9 | 33.59 ft | February 24, 1985 |
| 10 | 33.11 ft | October 2, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Spring River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring River at La RussellRiver gauge, Spring River | 1.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 41 mi |
| Spring River at CarthageRiver gauge, Spring River | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 29 mi |
| Spring River near WacoRiver gauge, Spring River | 1.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 24 mi |
| Spring River near Baxter SpringsRiver gauge, Spring River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek near QuapawRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 0.4 mi |
| Tar Creek near CommerceRiver gauge, Tar Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Tar Creek at 22nd Street Bridge at MiamiRiver gauge, Tar Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 7 mi |
| Neosho River at MiamiRiver gauge, Neosho River | 743.05 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.49 ft | 12 mi |
| Shoal Creek above JoplinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 1.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 14 mi |
| Buffalo Creek at Tiff CityRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 2.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Horse Creek at 540 Rd near AftonRiver gauge, Horse Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Spring River near Quapaw?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 14.54 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 Spring River near Quapaw today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.46 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spring River near Quapaw rising or falling?
Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Spring River near Quapaw normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spring River near Quapaw?
The highest level on record is 46.15 ft on September 26, 1993.
Is Spring River near Quapaw expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07188000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.93451, -94.74717(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 | 5.46 ft | 2026-10-18 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 399 cfs | 2026-10-18 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring River near Quapaw (usgs:07188000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/spring-river-near-quapaw
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