Chikaskia River near Blackwell
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Kay County, Oklahoma on the Chikaskia River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07152000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Floodwaters cover much of the northeast portions of Blackwell. Residences and businesses suffer significant damages. Street flooding reaches very dangerous depths and speeds. Highway 177 north of Blackwell is closed. Blackwell Avenue east of Blackwell... and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell are impassable. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 7 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
34 ft
Floodwaters cover much of the northeast portions of Blackwell. Residences and businesses suffer significant damages. Street flooding reaches very dangerous depths and speeds. Highway 177 north of Blackwell is closed. Blackwell Avenue east and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell are impassable. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 6 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
33 ft
Floodwaters cover several city blocks in northeast Blackwell. Some residences may suffer minor flooding and some will be isolated by depths up to 4 feet in streets. Highway 177 north of Blackwell... and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell are closed. Blackwell Avenue is overtopped at the bridge crossing. Rural lands are inundated by floodwaters ranging up to 5 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
32 ft
Several city blocks in northeast Blackwell are affected. Some residences will be surrounded by depths approaching 3 feet in streets. Highway 177 north of Blackwell... and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell are closed. Blackwell Avenue is overtopped. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 4 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
31 ft
Several city blocks in the northeast portions of Blackwell may be affected. Streets closest to the river may be nearly impassable... with depths approaching 2 feet. Highway 177 north of Blackwell is overtopped... and Hubbard Road southeast of Blackwell is closed. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 3 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
30 ft
Several residences may be surrounded with street depths approaching 2 feet in the northeast portions of Blackwell. Highway 177 north of Blackwell may be flooded... while Hubbard Road may be impassable southeast of Blackwell. Rural lands are covered by floodwaters ranging up to 2 feet in depth in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
29 ft
Low-lying streets in the northeast portions of Blackwell may flood enough to isolate some small areas near the river. Rural areas and local roads in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties are under shallow water depths for a few hours. Southeast of Blackwell... Hubbard Road will be briefly covered by shallow depths of water near the river.
28 ft
Low-lying streets may experience nuisance flooding in the northeastern portions of Blackwell. Farmlands and local roads in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties may be under shallow water depths for a few hours. Southeast of Blackwell... Hubbard Road may be briefly covered by shallow depths of water near the river.
27 ft
Shallow... short duration overflows occur on low-lying bottomlands along and low water crossings over the Chikaskia River in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
26 ft
Shallow... short duration overflows occur on low-lying bottomlands along and low water crossings over the Chikaskia River in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
25 ft
Shallow... short duration overflows occur on low-lying bottomlands along and low water crossings over the Chikaskia River in extreme northeastern Grant and Kay counties.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2008 | 35.36 ft | 66,500 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 35.36 ft | 66,500 cfs |
| May 9, 2019 | 34.46 ft | 51,600 cfs |
| May 9, 2019 | 34.46 ft | 51,600 cfs |
| Nov 1, 1998 | 34.4 ft | 60,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chikaskia River near Blackwell?
The Chikaskia River near Blackwell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07152000) 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 Chikaskia River near Blackwell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chikaskia River near Blackwell is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Chikaskia River near Blackwell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kay County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.8114°N, 97.2773°W. USGS site number: 07152000. 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.