Major Flood
26 ft
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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
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
severely damaging flooding occurs from Barnsdall to Skiatook. Homes along southside streets in Avant are flooded. Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook is closed. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
32 ft
damaging flooding of farms and suburban homes occurs in the Bird Creek floodplain from Barnsdall to Skiatook. Southside streets in Avant are flooded. Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook is closed. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
29 ft
flooding of farms and suburban homes occurs in the Bird Creek floodplain between Barnsdall and Skiatook. Stretches of Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook are impassable. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
27 ft
farm and suburban homes between Barnsdall and Skiatook are isolated and may be flooded. Intermittent stretches of Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook are impassable. This is a dangerous situation.
25 ft
homes in the Bird Creek floodplain west of Highway 11 between Barnsdall and Skiatook are isolated by high water. Intermittent stretches of Highway 11 between Avant and Skiatook may become flooded.
23 ft
moderate flooding will occur in the Bird Creek floodplain between Barnsdall and Skiatook. County roads west of Highway 11 may be impassable with some homes isolated by high water.
21 ft
moderate flooding of farmland occurs along the floodplain of Bird Creek downstream from Avant. County roads west of Highway 11 may be flooded.
19 ft
minor flooding of farmlands occurs along the floodplain of Bird Creek downstream from Avant.
17 ft
agricultural lands along the Bird Creek floodplain downstream from Avant may experience minor flooding.
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 21, 2019 | 36.31 ft | 36,400 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1974 | 32.03 ft | 32,300 cfs |
| Oct 1, 1959 | 31.4 ft | 32,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bird Creek at Avant?
The Bird Creek at Avant gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07176500) 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 Bird Creek at Avant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bird Creek at Avant is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bird Creek rises?
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Where is the Bird Creek at Avant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osage County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.4850°N, 96.0600°W. USGS site number: 07176500. 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.