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SwedenNorth Canadian River at Shawnee water level
River gauge, North Canadian River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 580 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at North Canadian River at Shawnee shows 11.31 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 2.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.31 ft and 16.77 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
- 24.06 ftMay 24, 2015
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.06 ft | May 24, 2015 |
| 2 | 23.90 ft | June 3, 2013 |
| 3 | 23.21 ft | May 9, 2015 |
| 4 | 22.56 ft | May 23, 2019 |
| 5 | 22.52 ft | May 1, 2025 |
| 6 | 22.17 ft | August 24, 2007 |
| 7 | 21.91 ft | August 20, 2007 |
| 8 | 21.78 ft | June 18, 2015 |
| 9 | 21.33 ft | June 16, 2010 |
| 10 | 20.60 ft | July 3, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the North Canadian River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River at WoodwardRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 2.27 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 155 mi |
| North Canadian River near SeilingRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 3.79 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 129 mi |
| North Canadian River at CantonRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 11.53 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 110 mi |
| North Canadian River below Weavers Creek near WatongaRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 7.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 93 mi |
| North Canadian River near CalumetRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 223 cfs | Normal | −63.0 cfs | 70 mi |
| North Canadian River near El RenoRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 5.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.45 ft | 63 mi |
| North Canadian River near YukonRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.80 ft | 51 mi |
| North Canadian River at Morgan Rd near YukonRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 19.81 ft | No reference yet | −0.99 ft | 48 mi |
| North Canadian River below Lake Overholser near OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 4.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 46 mi |
| North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 5.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.38 ft | 32 mi |
| North Canadian River near HarrahRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 4.62 ft | Below flood stage | −1.22 ft | 22 mi |
| North Canadian River near WetumkaRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 9.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 38 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Creek at ShawneeRiver gauge, Squirrel Creek | 1.75 ft | Normal | −1.80 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Shawnee Reservoir at ShawneeReservoir, Shawnee Reservoir | 1,069.67 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Little River near TecumsehRiver gauge, Little River | 3.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoudReservoir, Wes Watkins Reservoir | 1,070.89 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Little River below Lake Thunderbird near NormanRiver gauge, Little River | 0.6 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 21 mi |
| Lake Thunderbird and NormanLake | 1,036.94 ft | Low | 21 mi | |
| Deep Fork at WarwickRiver gauge, Deep Fork | 301 cfs | Very high | +286 cfs | 25 mi |
| Little River near SasakwaRiver gauge, Little River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 32 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 North Canadian River at Shawnee today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the water level was 11.31 ft. Down 2.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North Canadian River at Shawnee rising or falling?
Down 2.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Canadian River at Shawnee normal?
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 North Canadian River at Shawnee?
The highest level on record is 24.06 ft on May 24, 2015.
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:07241800(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.33313, -96.86947(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 | 11.31 ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 580 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: North Canadian River at Shawnee (usgs:07241800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/north-canadian-river-at-shawnee
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer