Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
People living in south Guthrie west of the creek can evacuate only by routes to the west. Large areas in the city will suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths near 12 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths.
31 ft
People living in south Guthrie west of the creek can evacuate only by routes to the west. Large areas in the city will suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths near 11 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths.
30 ft
People living in south Guthrie west of the creek can evacuate only by routes to the west. Areas west of the railroads could suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths near 10 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths.
29 ft
People living in south Guthrie west of the creek can evacuate only by routes to the west. Areas in town west of the railroads could suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths near 9 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
28 ft
People living in south Guthrie west of the creek can evacuate only by routes to the west. Many areas in town west of the railroads could suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths near 8 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
27 ft
People living in south Guthrie west of the creek can evacuate only by routes to the west. Many areas in town west of the railroads could suffer life-threatening currents and depths near 7 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
26 ft
Residential and business areas in town could suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 6 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
25 ft
Residential and business areas in town could suffer life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 5 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could see similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
24 ft
Residential and business areas in town could see flood depths approaching 4 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could experience similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
23 ft
Bottomland residences and businesses in town may be flooded as deep as 3 feet. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie could experience similar depths. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
22 ft
Residences in southwest Guthrie may be flooded or isolated by water in streets. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie and downstream to the Cimarron River could experience depths up to 2 feet. Floodwaters close 5th Street near the Oklahoma State Highway 33 bridge.
21 ft
Residences in southwest Guthrie may be flooded or isolated by water in streets. Rural flood plain areas near Guthrie and downstream to the Cimarron River could be covered by depths up to a foot or more.
20 ft
Cottonwood Creek reaches bankfull levels or higher in a few places along the rural flood plain downstream to the Cimarron River.
19 ft
The creek remains with its banks downstream to the Cimarron River.
18 ft
The creek remains with its banks downstream to the Cimarron River.
17 ft
The creek remains with its banks downstream to the Cimarron River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 1983 | 30 ft | — |
| May 9, 1993 | 29.6 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1959 | 29.26 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GUCO2
River
Cottonwood Creek (OK)
County
Logan, OK
Coordinates
35.8800°N, 97.4293°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cottonwood Creek (OK) at Guthrie?
The Cottonwood Creek (OK) at Guthrie gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Cottonwood Creek (OK) at Guthrie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cottonwood Creek (OK) at Guthrie is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Cottonwood Creek (OK) at Guthrie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Logan County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.8800°N, 97.4293°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.