Major Flood
40 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
35 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Creek levels surpass the record flood crest that occurred in June 9, 1995. Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 10 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
39 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 9 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
38 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 8 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
37 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 7 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
36 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 6 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
35 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience life-threatening currents and flood depths approaching 5 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
34 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience dangerous currents and flood depths approaching 4 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
33 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience dangerous currents and flood depths approaching 3 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
32 ft
Rural flood plain areas and local roads near the Broadway Street Bridge and Seward in southern Logan County could experience flood depths approaching 2 feet. Broadway Street is closed south of the bridge due to overlows from the creek.
31 ft
Floodwaters overtop the banks of the creek near the Broadway Street Bridge in southern Logan County to depth of 1 foot. Floodwaters also begin to overtop the southern approach to the Broadway Street bridge at the gage site.
30 ft
Floodwaters begin to overtop the banks of the creek near the Broadway Street Bridge in southern Logan County.
29 ft
Near bankfull stages occur along the creek near the Broadway Street Bridge in southern Logan County.
28 ft
The creek remains within its banks near the Broadway Street Bridge in southern Logan County.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1995 | 39.47 ft | 43,500 cfs |
| May 8, 1993 | 37.74 ft | 31,500 cfs |
| May 21, 2019 | 37.26 ft | 27,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWDO2
River
Cottonwood Creek (OK)
County
Logan, OK
Coordinates
35.8137°N, 97.4781°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cottonwood Creek (OK) near Seward?
The Cottonwood Creek (OK) near Seward gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07159750) 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) near Seward?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cottonwood Creek (OK) near Seward is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cottonwood Creek (OK) rises?
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Where is the Cottonwood Creek (OK) near Seward gauge located?
The gauge is located in Logan County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.8137°N, 97.4781°W. USGS site number: 07159750. 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.