Canadian River near Bridgeport
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Caddo County, Oklahoma on the Canadian River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07228500, 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
17 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
21 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
20 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
19 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
18 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
17 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
16 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
15 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Middle and upper bottomlands may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
14 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
13 ft
Some brief flooding may occur over croplands and pastures near the river in southern Blaine... northern Caddo... and southwestern Canadian counties. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels.
12 ft
The river remains within its banks in southern Blaine... northern Caddo... and southwestern Canadian counties. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2007 | 21.03 ft | 55,700 cfs |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 21.03 ft | 55,700 cfs |
| May 2, 1914 | 19.4 ft | — |
| May 2, 1914 | 19.4 ft | — |
| May 24, 2015 | 18.44 ft | 28,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canadian River near Bridgeport?
The Canadian River near Bridgeport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07228500) 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 near Bridgeport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canadian River near Bridgeport is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canadian River rises?
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Where is the Canadian River near Bridgeport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caddo County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.5437°N, 98.3178°W. USGS site number: 07228500. 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.
- Due to bridge replacement, this gauge is temporarily unavailable.