Major Flood
33 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
29 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
very severe flooding occurs from Collinsville to points downstream. Considerable farmland is flooded. Rural roads near the river become impassable. Some homes northeast of Collinsville just off Highway 169 near the Caney River are flooded. This will exceed the stage on May 11, 1993 when the Caney River crested at 34.4 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
34 ft
very severe flooding occurs from Collinsville to points downstream. Considerable farmland is flooded. Rural roads near the river become impassable. Some homes northeast of Collinsville just off Highway 169 near the Caney River are flooded. This will compare with the stage on July 4, 2007 when the Caney River crested at 34.2 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
33 ft
severe flooding occurs. Considerable farmland is flooded. Rural roads near the river become impassable. Some homes northeast of Collinsville just off Highway 169 near the Caney River may be flooded. For comparison purposes, the Caney River near Collinsville crested at 34.2 feet on July 4, 2007. This is a dangerous situation.
32 ft
considerable farmland is flooded. County roads near the river become impassable.
31 ft
widespread moderate flooding occurs. Rural roads near the Caney River become impassable.
29 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Rural roads near the main channel may become impassable.
28 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs. County roads north of Collinsville become impassable.
27 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs. County roads north of Collinsville may be covered with water.
26 ft
minor lowland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1943 | 39.8 ft | — |
| Oct 5, 1986 | 39.45 ft | — |
| May 23, 2019 | 37.12 ft | 46,049 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Caney River near Collinsville?
The Caney River near Collinsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07175550) 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 Caney River near Collinsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Caney River near Collinsville is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Caney River rises?
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Where is the Caney River near Collinsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rogers County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.3947°N, 95.8100°W. USGS site number: 07175550. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.