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SwedenCanadian River near Amarillo water level
River gauge, Canadian River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 47.6 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 07:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Canadian River near Amarillo is at 1.30 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 1.35 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. It is 5.70 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.56 ft (−0.26 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.20 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.85 ft and 8.98 ft.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.35 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.72 ft – 2.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.56 ft−0.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.85 ft – 8.98 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.73 ft – 8.98 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.00 ftOctober 1, 1904
- Forecast peak
- 1.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 06:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Canadian River near Amarillo
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 5.70 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- Water will reach the surface of the bridge. The south approach of the bridge will be as much as 8 feet below water.
- 17.00 ft
- US-87 south of the bridge begins to flood. The water will be 2 to 3 feet below the bridge's I-beams.
- 15.00 ft
- Major flooding of Rosita Creek Recreational Area. Considerable flooding of ranch land likely along the Canadian River in Potter and Oldham county. Flooding of farm land at Boys Ranch possible.
- 10.00 ft
- Portions of Rosita Creek Flats Recreational Area floods. Primitive campers and recreational vehicles are in imminent danger. Dirt roads that lead to highway 287 from Rosita Creek Flats are impassable.
- 7.00 ft
- Dirt road that runs east alongside the river channel becomes flooded. This road leads to Rosita Creek Flats Recreation Area, where primitive camping occurs.
- 1.30 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: 40 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.00 ft | October 1, 1904 |
| 2 | 24.00 ft | May 14, 1914 |
| 3 | 15.70 ft | July 25, 1941 |
| 4 | 15.20 ft | May 30, 1937 |
| 5 | 13.10 ft | June 26, 1965 |
| 6 | 12.63 ft | May 16, 1949 |
| 7 | 12.00 ft | October 12, 1930 |
| 8 | 11.88 ft | August 17, 1981 |
| 9 | 10.53 ft | June 1, 2023 |
| 10 | 10.53 ft | June 1, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Canadian River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian River near SanchezRiver gauge, Canadian River | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 141 mi |
| Canadian River at LoganRiver gauge, Canadian River | 2.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 86 mi |
| Canadian River near FritchRiver gauge, Canadian River | 5.49 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Canadian River near CanadianRiver gauge, Canadian River | 1.11 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 91 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue Creek near FritchRiver gauge, Big Blue Creek | 6.13 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Lake Meredith and SanfordLake | 2,891.38 ft | Normal | 25 mi | |
| Palo Duro Creek at Westline Rd near UmbargerRiver gauge, Palo Duro Creek | 4.05 ft | Very high | ±0 | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Canadian River near Amarillo compare with last year?
It is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.56 ft.
What is flood stage for the Canadian River near Amarillo?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.70 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Canadian River near Amarillo in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.72 ft and 2.27 ft, based on 29 years of records.
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 Canadian River near Amarillo today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM MDT, the water level was 1.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Canadian River near Amarillo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.27 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Canadian River near Amarillo normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07227500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.47033, -101.87963(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 | 1.30 ft | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 47.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Canadian River near Amarillo (usgs:07227500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/canadian-river-near-amarillo
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