Major Flood
21 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
near catastrophic flooding occurs along the Arkansas River valley around Ponca City. In Ponca City, the Arkansas River overflows the old Highway 60 bridge. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
29 ft
the west approach to the old Highway 60 bridge along the South Avenue extension is closed. The old Highway 60 bridge may be overtopped. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
27 ft
the west approach to the old Highway 60 bridge along the South Avenue extension is closed. Very severe flooding occurs in the residential area south of South Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
25 ft
very serious flooding occurs in Ponca City south of South Avenue. The old Highway 60 brdige is not accessible via Pecan Road. Businesses along Lake Road are severely flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
23 ft
serious flooding occurs in areas of Ponca City south of South Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets. The old Highway 60 bridge is not accessible via Pecan Road. Businesses along Lake Road are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
21 ft
in Ponca City, the west approach of the South Avenue access road to the old Highway 60 bridge is threatened. Businesses along Lake Road are threatened. The lower areas south of South Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets are inundated. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
19 ft
in Ponca City, portions of the residential area south of South Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets may be flooded. Other areas along the Arkansas River outside of Ponca City may see a couple of feet of swiftly moving water.
17 ft
widespread lowland flooding occurs.
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 24, 2019 | 22.26 ft | 105,000 cfs |
| May 13, 1993 | 20.11 ft | 62,900 cfs |
| May 22, 2019 | 17.68 ft | 67,477 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River near Ponca City?
The Arkansas River near Ponca City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07148140) 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 Ponca City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River near Ponca City is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Arkansas River near Ponca City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kay County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.6933°N, 96.9300°W. USGS site number: 07148140. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers , 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.