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Squirrel Creek at Shawnee water level

River gauge, Squirrel Creek, Oklahoma, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

4.58ft Down 1.60 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
184 cfs
0 5 10 Highest onrecord 12.98 ft

History

History
246ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 18246ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
246ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 18246ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
-05ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-05ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
-05ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-05ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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

RankLevelDate
112.98 ftMay 19, 2017
212.27 ftMay 29, 2019
312.23 ftAugust 23, 2019
411.99 ftMay 23, 2019
511.66 ftApril 30, 2019
611.63 ftMay 3, 2018
710.13 ftMay 27, 2019
89.51 ftJuly 3, 2016
99.19 ftFebruary 23, 2018
106.13 ftJune 18, 2025

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 45%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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