Red River near Burkburnett water level

Name: Red River near Burkburnett water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Red River, Texas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

5.80ft Down 1.41 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM CDT (41 min ago)

Flow: 2,490 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:01 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Red River near Burkburnett is well above normal at 5.80 ft.

The median for mid-October is 3.24 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.57 ft above typical. It is 3.20 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.36 ft, a difference of +3.44 ft.

It has dropped 1.41 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.17 ft and 7.51 ft.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.24 ft2.57 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.43 ft – 5.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.36 ft+3.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.17 ft – 7.51 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.14 ft – 7.43 ft
Highest on record: 16.90 ftOctober 21, 1983
Forecast peak: 5.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 AM

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 8 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
16.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 7 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
15.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 6 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
14.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 5 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
13.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 4 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
12.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 3 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
11.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river are isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 2 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
10.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may be isolated by high water in side channels. Areas along the river near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are 1 foot higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
9.00 ft: Crop and range lands... oil fields... and rural roads are affected. Some low-lying areas near the river may be isolated by high water in side channels. Bottomlands near Davidson Oklahoma begin to flood several hours before the crest approaches the Burkburnett area. The flood crest reaches the area along the river near Taylor Oklahoma several hours later. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded.
8.00 ft: Near bankfull conditions extend along the Red River near Davidson... Oklahoma downstream to areas near Burkburnett and Taylor... Oklahoma.
5.80 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: 30 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.90 ft	October 21, 1983
2	16.61 ft	June 6, 1995
3	13.95 ft	August 3, 1995
4	13.78 ft	June 4, 1991
5	13.78 ft	May 29, 1987
6	13.54 ft	June 3, 1957
7	13.43 ft	June 10, 1995
8	12.64 ft	July 27, 1975
9	12.15 ft	September 21, 1965
10	12.11 ft	June 1, 1980

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 5.06 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 65° 41° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 71° 45° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 76° 56° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 79° 59° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 83° 63° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 82° 65° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 78° 64° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Red River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Red River near TerralRiver gauge, Red River	11.34 ft	Very high	−2.11 ft	38 mi
Red River near CourtneyRiver gauge, Red River	18.58 ft	Very high	−0.76 ft	60 mi
Red River near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Red River	16.89 ft	Below flood stage	+10.57 ft	83 mi
Red River at Denison Dam near DenisonRiver gauge, Red River	51.6 cfs	Very low	+1.0 cfs	115 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deep Red Creek near RandlettRiver gauge, Deep Red Creek	3.33 ft	Below flood stage	−1.12 ft	9 mi
Wichita River at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Wichita River	4.87 ft	Very high	−4.87 ft	14 mi
N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir near Iowa PkReservoir, N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir	1,045.65 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Holliday Creek at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Holliday Creek	1.50 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	16 mi
Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa ParkRiver gauge, Wichita River	8.38 ft	High	−5.41 ft	18 mi
East Cache Creek near WaltersRiver gauge, East Cache Creek	4.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	23 mi
Lake Arrowhead near HenriettaLake, Lake Arrowhead	920.86 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	26 mi
Beaver Creek near ElectraRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	10.03 ft	Below flood stage	−4.01 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Red River near Burkburnett higher than last year?

Yes, it is 3.44 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.36 ft.

What is flood stage for the Red River near Burkburnett?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 3.20 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Red River near Burkburnett in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.43 ft and 5.69 ft, based on 32 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 Red River near Burkburnett today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.80 ft. Down 1.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Red River near Burkburnett rising or falling?

Down 1.41 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 4.39 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Red River near Burkburnett normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:07308500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.11009, -98.53172 (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	5.80 ft	2026-10-19 07:30	Provisional
Flow	2,490 cfs	2026-10-19 07:30	Provisional

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