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SwedenRed River at Denison Dam near Denison water level
River gauge, Red River, Texas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 51.6 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Red River at Denison Dam near Denison: the gauge reads 3.87 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.86 ft – 3.93 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.29 ftJune 21, 2015
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.29 ft | June 21, 2015 |
| 2 | 32.63 ft | May 31, 2015 |
| 3 | 21.26 ft | October 21, 1985 |
| 4 | 20.48 ft | March 25, 1998 |
| 5 | 20.39 ft | June 3, 1975 |
| 6 | 19.25 ft | October 28, 1981 |
| 7 | 18.94 ft | June 19, 1987 |
| 8 | 18.68 ft | June 10, 1973 |
| 9 | 18.54 ft | June 7, 2016 |
| 10 | 18.07 ft | April 30, 1997 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Red River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River near BurkburnettRiver gauge, Red River | 5.44 ft | High | −1.37 ft | 115 mi |
| Red River near TerralRiver gauge, Red River | 10.79 ft | Very high | −2.18 ft | 79 mi |
| Red River near CourtneyRiver gauge, Red River | 18.14 ft | Very high | −1.29 ft | 55 mi |
| Red River near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Red River | 16.98 ft | Below flood stage | +5.94 ft | 35 mi |
| Red River at Arthur CityRiver gauge, Red River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.47 ft | 61 mi |
| Red River near De KalbRiver gauge, Red River | 7.66 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 108 mi |
| Red River at IndexRiver gauge, Red River | 0.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 146 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Texoma at Cumberland Cut near CumberlandLake, Lake Texoma | 615.14 ft | Normal | +0.44 ft | 19 mi |
| Blue River near BlueRiver gauge, Blue River | 5.40 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 22 mi |
| Range Creek near CollinsvilleRiver gauge, Range Creek | 2.21 ft | Very low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Lake Bonham near BonhamLake, Lake Bonham | 562.28 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Timber Creek near CollinsvilleRiver gauge, Timber Creek | 2.66 ft | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Washita River near TishomingoRiver gauge, Washita River | 627.12 ft | Very high | +2.36 ft | 29 mi |
| Bois D'Arc Creek at HWY 56 near BonhamRiver gauge, Bois D'Arc Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Bois D'Arc Creek at FM 409 near Honey GroveRiver gauge, Bois D'Arc Creek | 9.54 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 35 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 Red River at Denison Dam near Denison today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Red River at Denison Dam near Denison rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Red River at Denison Dam near Denison normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Red River at Denison Dam near Denison?
The highest level on record is 33.29 ft on June 21, 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:07331600(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.81899, -96.56333(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 | 3.87 ft | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 51.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Red River at Denison Dam near Denison (usgs:07331600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/red-river-at-denison-dam-near-denison
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer