Major Flood
26 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Numerous homes and businesses in Jones are damaged by major depths of flooding... or be surrounded by dangerous overflows to streets. Rural areas east of Oklahoma City near Spencer and downstream suffer severe damages to buildings... equipment... and roads.
26 ft
Rural lands and roads east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are inundated by damaging depths with swift currents. The town of Spencer is not threatened by floodwaters from the river. Several homes and businesses in Jones sustain significant flooding or are surrounded by deep water in streets.
25 ft
Rural lands and roads east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are inundated by damaging depths with swift currents. The town of Spencer is not threatened by floodwaters by the river. several homes and businesses in Jones sustain significant flooding or be surrounded by deep water in streets.
24 ft
Croplands... pastures... and local roads east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are inundated by damaging overflows. Spencer is not threatened by floodwaters. Several homes and business in Jones may see flooding or be isolated by water in streets.
23 ft
Croplands... pastures... and local roads east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are inundated by damaging overflows. Spencer is not threatened by floodwaters. Several homes and business in Jones may see flooding or be isolated by water in streets.
22 ft
Croplands... pastures... and rural roads east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are inundated by significant overflow depths. Spencer is not affected by floodwaters... while shallow flooding may reach the outskirts of Jones.
21 ft
Croplands... pastures... and rural roads east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are inundated by significant overflow depths. Spencer is not affected by floodwaters... while shallow flooding may reach outskirts of Jones.
20 ft
Low-lying croplands and pastures east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are briefly flooded... and some local roads may overflow.
19 ft
Low-lying croplands and pastures east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are briefly flooded... and some local roads may overflow.
18 ft
Low-lying croplands and pastures east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are briefly flooded.
17 ft
Low-lying croplands and pastures east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones are briefly flooded.
16 ft
Low-lying croplands and pastures east of Oklahoma City near the towns of Spencer and Jones may be briefly flooded.
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 8, 1993 | 24.8 ft | 38,100 cfs |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 23.95 ft | 32,600 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1989 | 23.48 ft | 31,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OKBO2
River
North Canadian River
County
Oklahoma, OK
Coordinates
35.5656°N, 97.3673°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Canadian River at Britton Road at Oklahoma City?
The North Canadian River at Britton Road at Oklahoma City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07241520) 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 North Canadian River at Britton Road at Oklahoma City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Canadian River at Britton Road at Oklahoma City is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the North Canadian River at Britton Road at Oklahoma City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.5656°N, 97.3673°W. USGS site number: 07241520. 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.