Black Bear Creek at Pawnee
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma on the Black Bear Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07153000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
damaging flooding occurs from west of Pawnee to its confluence with the Arkansas River. Extreme overflows flood some residences with depths of several feet. Around 10 city blocks are affected. The all-time record flood was 31.4 feet on October 3, 1959. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
27 ft
very severe flooding occurs from west of Pawnee to its confluence with the Arkansas River. Overflows flood some residences and isolate many other homes. This is similar to the flood of October 5, 1986 when the stage crested at 27.3 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
25 ft
severe flooding occurs from west of Pawnee to its confluence with the Arkansas River. Overflows isolate or flood some residences. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
23 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. The access road to the Pawnee Indian Agency and Hospital are closed. The Pawnee County Fairgrounds are flooded.
21 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. The Pawnee County Fairgrounds are flooded. The access road to the Pawnee Indian Agency and Hospital becomes impassable.
19 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs. The Pawnee County Fairgrounds and some access roads begin to flood.
17 ft
minor farm and ranchland 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 | 31.43 ft | 30,200 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1959 | 31.43 ft | 30,200 cfs |
| May 18, 1943 | 28.19 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| May 18, 1943 | 28.19 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| Sep 29, 1945 | 28.11 ft | 17,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PAWO2
River
Black Bear Creek
County
Pawnee, OK
Coordinates
36.3436°N, 96.7992°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Bear Creek at Pawnee?
The Black Bear Creek at Pawnee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07153000) 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 Black Bear Creek at Pawnee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Bear Creek at Pawnee is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Bear Creek rises?
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Where is the Black Bear Creek at Pawnee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.3436°N, 96.7992°W. USGS site number: 07153000. 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.