Arkansas River near Muskogee
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma on the Arkansas River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07194500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
34 ft
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
very severe flooding occurs along the Arkansas River from Muskogee to Webbers Falls. Numerous roads are closed near the river. Buildings on the OG&E power plant are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
41 ft
very severe flooding occurs along the Arkansas River from Muskogee to Webbers Falls. Numerous roads are closed near the river. Buildings on the OG&E power plant are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
39 ft
very severe flooding occurs along the Arkansas River from Muskogee to Webbers Falls. Several roads are closed near the river. Buildings on the OG&E power plant are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
37 ft
very severe flooding occurs along the Arkansas River near Muskogee. Buildings on the OG&E power plant are flooded. The flood of October 6, 1986 reached 39.6 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
34 ft
severe flooding occurs along the Arkansas River near Muskogee. Many areas on the grounds of the OG&E power plant are flooded. This will compare with the flood of October 7, 1959 when the stage reached 34.0 feet. This is a dangerous situation.
32 ft
areas on the grounds of the OG&E power plant are flooded. Moderate agricultural flooding occurs.
31 ft
a boating marina north of the OG&E power plant is flooded. Areas on the grounds of the OG&E power plant may be threatened. Some agricultural lands are flooded.
30 ft
a boating marina north of OG&E power plant is flooded. Some agricultural lands are flooded.
29 ft
minor lowland flooding occurs. A boating marina north of the OG&E power plant may be flooded.
28 ft
minor lowland flooding occurs.
27 ft
no flooding occurs but low lying agricultural areas may be threatened. Continue to monitor later forecasts.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1943 | 48.2 ft | 700,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1943 | 48.2 ft | 700,000 cfs |
| May 26, 2019 | 46.39 ft | 600,000 cfs |
| May 26, 2019 | 46.39 ft | 600,000 cfs |
| May 30, 2019 | 46 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MKGO2
River
Arkansas River
County
Muskogee, OK
Coordinates
35.7694°N, 95.2969°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River near Muskogee?
The Arkansas River near Muskogee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07194500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Arkansas River near Muskogee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River near Muskogee is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River near Muskogee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.7694°N, 95.2969°W. USGS site number: 07194500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.