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SwedenBaron Fork at Eldon water level
River gauge, Baron Fork, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 43.4 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.70 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 01:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:12 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Baron Fork at Eldon is at 5.69 ft, in the normal range.
It is 12.31 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.70 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 01:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 5.67 ft and 5.70 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.51 ftApril 25, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 5.70 ftSaturday, October 17 at 01:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Baron Fork at Eldon
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 12.31 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- damaging flooding occurs. Significant areas of the Camp Egan campgrounds are flooded, including cabins. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 24.00 ft
- severe flooding occurs. Large portions in the Camp Egan campgrounds are flooded, including some cabins. This is a dangerous situation.
- 22.00 ft
- moderate flooding occurs. Grazing lands become inundated to a depth of several feet. Floodwaters may reach some cabins near Camp Egan.
- 20.00 ft
- moderate flooding occurs. Grazing lands near the river become inundated. Low-lying areas near Camp Egan may experience minor flooding.
- 18.00 ft
- minor lowland flooding occurs.
- 5.69 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: 12 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.51 ft | April 25, 2011 |
| 2 | 27.89 ft | May 5, 2022 |
| 3 | 26.77 ft | June 21, 2000 |
| 4 | 25.91 ft | May 3, 1990 |
| 5 | 25.80 ft | May 4, 1990 |
| 6 | 25.78 ft | October 1, 1986 |
| 7 | 25.44 ft | December 27, 2015 |
| 8 | 25.10 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 9 | 24.54 ft | April 24, 2004 |
| 10 | 24.35 ft | April 25, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Baron Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Fork at Dutch MillsRiver gauge, Baron Fork | 2.5 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River near TahlequahRiver gauge, Illinois River | 5.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Caney Creek near BarberRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 10.9 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 9 mi |
| Illinois River at CheweyRiver gauge, Illinois River | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.34 ft | 13 mi |
| Flint Creek near KansasRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 6.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 20 mi |
| Illinois River near WattsRiver gauge, Illinois River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 21 mi |
| Lake Frances at Pump Station near WattsLake, Lake Frances | 910.70 ft | Very high | −0.14 ft | 21 mi |
| Sager Creek near West Siloam SpringsRiver gauge, Sager Creek | 8.2 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 23 mi |
| Flint Creek near West Siloam SpringsRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 6.0 cfs | Very low | −3.3 cfs | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Baron Fork at Eldon?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 12.31 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 Baron Fork at Eldon today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Baron Fork at Eldon rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Baron Fork at Eldon normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Baron Fork at Eldon?
The highest level on record is 28.51 ft on April 25, 2011.
Is Baron Fork at Eldon expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.70 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 01:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07197000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.92162, -94.83725(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 | 5.69 ft | 2026-10-17 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 43.4 cfs | 2026-10-17 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Baron Fork at Eldon (usgs:07197000). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/baron-fork-at-eldon
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