Bird Creek near Sperry water level

Name: Bird Creek near Sperry water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bird Creek, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.38ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 50.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Bird Creek near Sperry, where the gauge shows 1.38 ft.

It is 19.62 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.34 ft – 1.47 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 32.60 ftOctober 3, 1959

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 21.00 ft.

What happens at each level

33.00 ft: very severe flooding occurs. Highways 11 and 20 near Skiatook are closed. Some businesses and homes in east Skiatook are severely flooded. Other homes and businesses near Sperry and north Tulsa may also be flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
31.00 ft: very serious flooding occurs. Some homes and businesses in east Skiatook are flooded. Highways 11 and 20 around Skiatook are closed. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
29.00 ft: severe flooding occurs. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is closed and adjoining parts of Highway 11 may be impassable. Urban streets in parts of east Skiatook are inundated. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
28.00 ft: extensive flooding occurs between Skiatook to north Tulsa. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is impassable. Lower urban areas in east Skiatook are flooded. Some streets between Turley and north Tulsa are blocked.
27.00 ft: extensive flooding occurs. Lower urban areas in east Skiatook begin to flood. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is closed. Some roads between Turley and north Tulsa may be blocked.
26.00 ft: moderate flooding of rural lands occurs from Skiatook to Turley. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is impassable. Some minor flooding of streets in east Skiatook may occur.
24.00 ft: moderate flooding occurs in rural areas from Skiatook to Turley.
23.00 ft: minor rural flooding occurs from Skiatook to Turley.
21.00 ft: minor agricultural flooding occurs.
1.38 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: 26 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	32.60 ft	October 3, 1959
2	31.68 ft	May 18, 1943
3	31.55 ft	May 22, 2019
4	31.45 ft	November 4, 1974
5	30.82 ft	October 1, 1986
6	30.75 ft	March 12, 1974
7	30.25 ft	May 10, 1943
8	30.14 ft	October 31, 1941
9	29.84 ft	May 10, 1993
10	29.49 ft	February 23, 1985

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 68° 45° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 72° 50° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 78° 58° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 81° 61° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 81° 62° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 80° 62° – Wind 13 mph

25 Sun 77° 65° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on Bird Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bird Creek at SH 99 at PawhuskaRiver gauge, Bird Creek	4.77 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	33 mi
Bird Creek at AvantRiver gauge, Bird Creek	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Bird Creek near OwassoRiver gauge, Bird Creek	4.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	5.3 mi
Bird Creek at State Highway 266 near CatoosaRiver gauge, Bird Creek	203 cfs	Normal	−15.0 cfs	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flat Rock Creek at Cincinnati Ave at TulsaRiver gauge, Flat Rock Creek	1.1 cfs	High	+0.1 cfs	4.9 mi
Coal Creek at TulsaRiver gauge, Coal Creek	2.8 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	6.2 mi
Arkansas River at TulsaRiver gauge, Arkansas River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.32 ft	10 mi
Joe Creek at 61st St at TulsaRiver gauge, Joe Creek	0.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River	3.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	14 mi
Verdigris River near CatoosaRiver gauge, Verdigris River	32.86 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	15 mi
Caney River near RamonaRiver gauge, Caney River	2.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Bird Creek near Sperry?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 19.62 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 Bird Creek near Sperry today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bird Creek near Sperry rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bird Creek near Sperry normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bird Creek near Sperry?

The highest level on record is 32.60 ft on October 3, 1959.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07177500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.27843, -95.95416 (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	1.38 ft	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional
Flow	50.3 cfs	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bird Creek near Sperry (usgs:07177500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/bird-creek-near-sperry

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer