Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Adair County, Oklahoma on the Illinois River (AR OK). Live water level data from USGS gauge 07196090, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
disastrous flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. This exceeds the December 2015 flood of record, when the river reached 31.8 feet. Chewey Bridge will remain dry until 33.5 feet, but access to the bridge is cut off. Most roads near the river, including Highway 10, are impassible, and areas are isolated for an extended duration. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
31 ft
disastrous flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. This will approach the flood of record of 31.8 feet in December 2015. Water will affect roads and property in a residential area immediately southwest of Chewey Bridge. Most roads near the river, including Highway 10, are impassible, and areas are isolated for an extended duration. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
30 ft
disastrous flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. This exceeds the April 2011 flood, when the river reached 29.5 feet. Water will affect roads and property in a residential area immediately southwest of Chewey Bridge. Numerous roads, including Highway 10 and Chewey Road east of Chewey Bridge, are impassible. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
28 ft
disastrous flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Numerous roads, including Highway 10 and Chewey Road east of Chewey Bridge, are impassible. Water will threaten roads and property in a residential area immediately southwest of Chewey Bridge. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. This will approach the April 2011 flood when the river reached 29.5 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
26 ft
very severe flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Highway 10 near Hanging Rock is impassible. Numerous roads near the river will be inaccessible and water impacts Chewey Road east of Chewey Bridge. Some areas may be isolated for an extended duration. Many cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are severely flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
24 ft
very severe flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Highway 10 near Hanging Rock is impassible. Areas near the river will be inaccessible. Water impacts Chewey Road east of Chewey Bridge. Many cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are severely flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
22 ft
very severe flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Highway 10 near Hanging Rock northeast of Tahlequah is impassible. Water impacts Chewey Road east of Chewey Bridge. Many cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are severely flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
20 ft
very severe flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Highway 10 near Hanging Rock northeast of Tahlequah is impassible. Water impacts Chewey Road east of Chewey Bridge. Numerous cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
19 ft
severe flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Access roads near the river are cut off. Roads near Hanging Rock may be impassible. Farmlands are inundated. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
17 ft
moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. Several cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may be flooded. Livestock is threatened. Access roads near the river are cut off. Roads near Hanging Rock are impacted. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
15 ft
moderate flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Moderate flooding of agricultural lands may result in livestock issues. Travel around Hanging Rock is impacted. Road access near the river is cut off to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge. Access to Winset Hollow is cut off. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
13 ft
minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Water begins to affect access to Winset Hollow. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water impacts 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
12 ft
minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water begins to impact 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence.
9 ft
no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases due to strong turbulence.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 32.65 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 32.65 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 32.35 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 32.35 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 29.54 ft | 92,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CWYO2
River
Illinois River (AR OK)
County
Adair, OK
Coordinates
36.1042°N, 94.7831°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey?
The Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07196090) 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 Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Illinois River (AR OK) at Chewey gauge located?
The gauge is located in Adair County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.1042°N, 94.7831°W. USGS site number: 07196090. 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.