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SwedenWalnut Creek at Purcell water level
River gauge, Walnut Creek, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 64.1 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Walnut Creek at Purcell: the latest reading is 3.54 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 24.40 ft, set on October 20, 1983.
It is still going down, by 0.63 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.54 ft – 4.92 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.40 ftOctober 20, 1983
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.40 ft | October 20, 1983 |
| 2 | 20.15 ft | April 30, 2025 |
| 3 | 19.80 ft | May 23, 1975 |
| 4 | 19.72 ft | May 23, 1993 |
| 5 | 19.50 ft | May 17, 1982 |
| 6 | 18.78 ft | May 3, 1990 |
| 7 | 18.64 ft | May 9, 1993 |
| 8 | 18.35 ft | September 23, 1970 |
| 9 | 17.77 ft | June 9, 1979 |
| 10 | 17.37 ft | May 29, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Walnut Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek at RenoRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 2.61 ft | Low | −0.10 ft | 142 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian River at PurcellRiver gauge, Canadian River | 5.93 ft | Below flood stage | −2.25 ft | 1.5 mi |
| North Criner Creek near CrinerRiver gauge, North Criner Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Canadian River at NormanRiver gauge, Canadian River | 88.16 ft | Below flood stage | −3.48 ft | 15 mi |
| Lake Thunderbird and NormanLake | 1,036.99 ft | Low | 17 mi | |
| Little River below Lake Thunderbird near NormanRiver gauge, Little River | 0.6 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 18 mi |
| Washita River near Pauls ValleyRiver gauge, Washita River | 8.36 ft | Below flood stage | +1.56 ft | 18 mi |
| Washita River at AlexRiver gauge, Washita River | 8.45 ft | Below flood stage | +2.26 ft | 24 mi |
| Little River near TecumsehRiver gauge, Little River | 3.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 27 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 Walnut Creek at Purcell today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT, the water level was 3.54 ft. Down 0.63 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Walnut Creek at Purcell rising or falling?
Down 0.63 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Walnut Creek at Purcell normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walnut Creek at Purcell?
The highest level on record is 24.40 ft on October 20, 1983.
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:07229300(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.99896, -97.36697(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 | 3.54 ft | 2026-10-18 06:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 64.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 06:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Walnut Creek at Purcell (usgs:07229300). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/walnut-creek-at-purcell
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