North Fork Red River near Headrick water level

Name: North Fork Red River near Headrick water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, North Fork Red River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

8.96ft Down 2.61 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 642 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at North Fork Red River near Headrick reads 8.96 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.04 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 2.61 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.96 ft and 16.59 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: 21.13 ftMay 27, 2019

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 5.04 ft away.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Significant...widespread flooding with dangerous currents and depths up to 8 feet occurs along the river in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Prolonged isolation of some agricultural lands and rural roads also occurs. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
21.00 ft: Significant...widespread flooding with dangerous currents and depths up to 7 feet occurs along the river in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Prolonged isolation of some agricultural lands and rural roads also occurs. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
20.00 ft: Significant...widespread flooding with dangerous currents and depths up to 6 feet occurs along the river in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Prolonged isolation of some agricultural lands and rural roads also occurs. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
19.00 ft: Flooding to depths of 5 feet or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 5 feet over some areas along the river.
18.00 ft: Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 4 feet over some areas along the river.
17.00 ft: Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 3 feet over some areas along the river.
16.00 ft: Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 2 feet over some areas along the river.
15.00 ft: Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 1 foot over some areas along the river.
14.00 ft: Shallow flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
13.00 ft: Near bankfull stages or higher occur along the river occur in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see high stages several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
12.00 ft: The river remains within its banks in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties.
8.96 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: > 95 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.13 ft	May 27, 2019
2	20.43 ft	May 10, 2019
3	19.80 ft	May 18, 1935
4	19.07 ft	October 4, 1986
5	19.05 ft	May 26, 2015
6	18.86 ft	October 10, 2018
7	18.85 ft	May 10, 1993
8	18.47 ft	June 16, 2015
9	18.42 ft	April 24, 2019
10	17.49 ft	June 5, 1995

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.99 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 64° 42° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 72° 46° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 74° 51° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 78° 59° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 82° 63° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 81° 66° – Wind 16 mph

24 Sat 76° 64° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the North Fork Red River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Red River near SayreRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	1.55 ft	No reference yet	−0.19 ft	53 mi
North Fork Red River near CarterRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	5.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	43 mi
North Fork Red River below Altus Dam near LugertRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	0.7 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	21 mi
North Fork Red River near TiptonRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	1,800 cfs	Very high	−6,010.0 cfs	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Otter Creek near SnyderRiver gauge, Otter Creek	6.13 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	6.0 mi
Tom Steed Reservoir and Mountain ParkReservoir	1,405.79 ft	Normal		10 mi
Salt Fork Red River near ElmerRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River	90.6 cfs	Normal	−208.4 cfs	19 mi
Lugert Drainage Ditch at LugertCanal gauge, Lugert Drainage Ditch	0.13 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
Salt Fork Red River at MangumRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River	2.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.45 ft	28 mi
Pease River near VernonRiver gauge, Pease River	6.23 ft	Normal	−1.42 ft	34 mi
Groesbeck Creek at SH 6 near QuanahRiver gauge, Groesbeck Creek	6.70 ft	Normal	−0.67 ft	41 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Fork Red River near Headrick?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 5.04 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 North Fork Red River near Headrick today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 8.96 ft. Down 2.61 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is North Fork Red River near Headrick rising or falling?

Down 2.61 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Fork Red River near Headrick normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Fork Red River near Headrick?

The highest level on record is 21.13 ft on May 27, 2019.

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:07305000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.63813, -99.10369 (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	8.96 ft	2026-10-18 22:00	Provisional
Flow	642 cfs	2026-10-18 22:00	Provisional

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