Major Flood
26 ft
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Valley-wide flooding with record depths up to 7 feet occurs along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco to near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend beyond Newcastle to the Ten-mile Flats suburban area. Agricultural lands and local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. Expect dangerous currents over many low-lying areas.
28 ft
Valley-wide flooding with record depths up to 6 feet occurs along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco to near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend beyond Newcastle to the Ten-mile Flats suburban area. Agricultural lands and local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. Expect dangerous currents over many low-lying areas.
27 ft
Valley-wide flooding with near record depths up to 5 feet occurs along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco to near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend beyond Newcastle to the Ten-mile Flats suburban area. Agricultural lands and local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River. Expect dangerous currents over many low-lying areas.
26 ft
Valley-wide flooding with depths up to 4 feet occurs along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... downstream to areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend beyond Newcastle to the Ten-mile Flats suburban area. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River.
25 ft
Widespread flood depths up to 3 feet occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Flooding may extend to the Ten-mile Flats area... downstream from Newcastle to near Norman. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River.
24 ft
Overflows depths of 2 feet or more occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near U.S. Highway 81 between Union City and Minco... downstream to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River.
23 ft
Overflows of 1 foot or more occur near the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Newcastle. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River.
22 ft
Shallow flooding of low-lying areas occurs near the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang. Sandpits... agricultural lands... and low-lying local roads are the areas most affected along the Canadian River.
21 ft
Near bankfull levels occur along the river on the Canadian-Grady County border from near Union City and Minco... to the areas near Tuttle and Mustang.
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 | 27.22 ft | 73,500 cfs |
| May 6, 2015 | 25.01 ft | 30,600 cfs |
| May 21, 2019 | 23.61 ft | 16,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canadian River near Mustang?
The Canadian River near Mustang gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07228940) 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 Mustang?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canadian River near Mustang is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canadian River rises?
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Where is the Canadian River near Mustang gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grady County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.3242°N, 97.7236°W. USGS site number: 07228940. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U. S. 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.