Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
damaging flooding occurs. Significant areas of the Camp Egan campgrounds are flooded, including cabins. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
24 ft
severe flooding occurs. Large portions in the Camp Egan campgrounds are flooded, including some cabins. This is a dangerous situation.
22 ft
moderate flooding occurs. Grazing lands become inundated to a depth of several feet. Floodwaters may reach some cabins near Camp Egan.
20 ft
moderate flooding occurs. Grazing lands near the river become inundated. Low-lying areas near Camp Egan may experience minor flooding.
18 ft
minor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2011 | 28.51 ft | 63,400 cfs |
| May 5, 2022 | 27.89 ft | 60,285 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2000 | 26.77 ft | 54,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baron Fork at Eldon?
The Baron Fork at Eldon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07197000) 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 Baron Fork at Eldon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baron Fork at Eldon is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Baron Fork rises?
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Where is the Baron Fork at Eldon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.9211°N, 94.8383°W. USGS site number: 07197000. 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.