Major Flood
31 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WAKO2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27.5 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands and some local roads occurs in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma... and extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River. Flood depths up to 5 feet occur... and are accompanied by dangerous currents.
27 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands and local highways in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
26 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands and local highways in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
25 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands along the creek in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma entends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
24 ft
Flooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
23 ft
Flooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
22 ft
Flooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County extends from near Waurika to near Sugden...southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
21 ft
Shallow flooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County extends from near Waurika to near Sugden...southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
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 30, 2025 | 32.65 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 31.11 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 30.92 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WAKO2
River
Beaver Creek (OK)
County
Jefferson, OK
Coordinates
34.1628°N, 98.0081°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika?
The Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27.5 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver Creek (OK) rises?
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Where is the Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma at coordinates 34.1628°N, 98.0081°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika Lake
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 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.