Squirrel Creek at Shawnee water level
River gauge, Squirrel Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 184 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Squirrel Creek at Shawnee is well above normal at 4.58 ft.
That puts it 2.28 ft above the median of 2.30 ft for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.83 ft (+3.75 ft). The record high is 12.98 ft, set on May 19, 2017.
It has dropped 1.60 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.82 ft and 7.10 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.30 ft2.28 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.84 ft – 2.84 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.83 ft+3.75 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.82 ft – 7.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.59 ft – 7.10 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.98 ftMay 19, 2017
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.98 ft | May 19, 2017 |
| 2 | 12.27 ft | May 29, 2019 |
| 3 | 12.23 ft | August 23, 2019 |
| 4 | 11.99 ft | May 23, 2019 |
| 5 | 11.66 ft | April 30, 2019 |
| 6 | 11.63 ft | May 3, 2018 |
| 7 | 10.13 ft | May 27, 2019 |
| 8 | 9.51 ft | July 3, 2016 |
| 9 | 9.19 ft | February 23, 2018 |
| 10 | 6.13 ft | June 18, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River at ShawneeRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 2,970 cfs | Very high | −1,830.0 cfs | 3.1 mi |
| Shawnee Reservoir at ShawneeReservoir, Shawnee Reservoir | 1,069.67 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Little River near TecumsehRiver gauge, Little River | 4.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 9 mi |
| Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoudReservoir, Wes Watkins Reservoir | 1,070.89 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Little River below Lake Thunderbird near NormanRiver gauge, Little River | 0.6 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 18 mi |
| Lake Thunderbird and NormanLake | 1,036.99 ft | Low | 18 mi | |
| North Canadian River near HarrahRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 9.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Deep Fork at WarwickRiver gauge, Deep Fork | 26.6 cfs | Normal | −51.5 cfs | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Squirrel Creek at Shawnee compare with last year?
It is 3.75 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.83 ft.
What is a normal level for Squirrel Creek at Shawnee in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.84 ft and 2.84 ft, based on 10 years of records.
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 Squirrel Creek at Shawnee today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.58 ft. Down 1.60 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Squirrel Creek at Shawnee rising or falling?
Down 1.60 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.73 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Squirrel Creek at Shawnee normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Squirrel Creek at Shawnee?
The highest level on record is 12.98 ft on May 19, 2017.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07241780(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.30417, -96.91222(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 | 4.58 ft | 2026-10-18 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 184 cfs | 2026-10-18 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Squirrel Creek at Shawnee (usgs:07241780). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/squirrel-creek-at-shawnee
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer