Baron Fork at Eldon water level

Name: Baron Fork at Eldon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Baron Fork, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.67ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 42.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

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 5.67 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.33 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, 12.33 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.
5.67 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

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 64° 40° – Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 69° 43° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 72° 48° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 73° 53° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 77° 53° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 80° 56° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 80° 57° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 42%

Map

Other gauges on Baron Fork

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Baron Fork at Dutch MillsRiver gauge, Baron Fork	2.7 cfs	Normal	±0	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Illinois River near TahlequahRiver gauge, Illinois River	5.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	4.7 mi
Caney Creek near BarberRiver gauge, Caney Creek	10.9 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	9 mi
Illinois River at CheweyRiver gauge, Illinois River	2.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	13 mi
Flint Creek near KansasRiver gauge, Flint Creek	6.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Illinois River near WattsRiver gauge, Illinois River	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 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	−0.7 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 12.33 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, 12:30 PM CDT, the water level was 5.67 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	5.67 ft	2026-10-17 17:30	Provisional
Flow	42.5 cfs	2026-10-17 18:30	Provisional

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