Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Record flooding to depths of 4 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to the areas south of Purcell and Lexington.
15 ft
Record fooding to depths of 3 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to the areas south of of Purcell and Lexington.
14 ft
Flooding to depths of 2 feet occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of of Purcell and Lexington.
13 ft
Flooding to depths of a foot occurs over areas along and near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington.
12 ft
Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs near the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington.
11 ft
Near bankfull levels occur along the river on the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington.
10 ft
The river remains within its banks along the Cleveland-McClain County border from near Noble... to areas south of Purcell and Lexington.
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 28, 1987 | 14.75 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| May 19, 1982 | 14.5 ft | 50,500 cfs |
| May 8, 1993 | 14.42 ft | 84,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRCO2
River
Canadian River
County
Cleveland, OK
Coordinates
35.0140°N, 97.3475°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canadian River at Purcell?
The Canadian River at Purcell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07229200) 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 Canadian River at Purcell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canadian River at Purcell is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canadian River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Canadian River at Purcell to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Canadian River at Purcell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.0140°N, 97.3475°W. USGS site number: 07229200. 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.