Major Flood
29 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
very severe flooding occurs. Highways 11 and 20 near Skiatook are closed. Some businesses and homes in east Skiatook are severely flooded. Other homes and businesses near Sperry and north Tulsa may also be flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
31 ft
very serious flooding occurs. Some homes and businesses in east Skiatook are flooded. Highways 11 and 20 around Skiatook are closed. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
29 ft
severe flooding occurs. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is closed and adjoining parts of Highway 11 may be impassable. Urban streets in parts of east Skiatook are inundated. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
28 ft
extensive flooding occurs between Skiatook to north Tulsa. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is impassable. Lower urban areas in east Skiatook are flooded. Some streets between Turley and north Tulsa are blocked.
27 ft
extensive flooding occurs. Lower urban areas in east Skiatook begin to flood. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is closed. Some roads between Turley and north Tulsa may be blocked.
26 ft
moderate flooding of rural lands occurs from Skiatook to Turley. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is impassable. Some minor flooding of streets in east Skiatook may occur.
24 ft
moderate flooding occurs in rural areas from Skiatook to Turley.
23 ft
minor rural flooding occurs from Skiatook to Turley.
21 ft
minor agricultural 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 1959 | 32.6 ft | 90,000 cfs |
| May 17, 1943 | 31.68 ft | 72,200 cfs |
| May 21, 2019 | 31.55 ft | 42,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bird Creek near Sperry?
The Bird Creek near Sperry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07177500) 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 near Sperry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bird Creek near Sperry is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bird Creek rises?
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Where is the Bird Creek near Sperry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.2783°N, 95.9539°W. USGS site number: 07177500. 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.