Major Flood
24 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
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Serious flooding will hit homes and require evacuation of the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. the floodwaters will bring very destructive currents... and depths up to 8 feet... over agricultural lands and rural roads in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
25 ft
Serious flooding will hit homes and require evacuation of the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. the floodwaters will bring very destructive currents... and depths up to 7 feet... over agricultural lands and rural roads in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
24 ft
Serious flooding will hit homes and require evacuation of the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. the floodwaters will bring dangerous currents... and depths up to 6 feet... over agricultural lands and rural roads in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
23 ft
Serious flooding will hit homes and require evacuation of the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. the floodwaters will bring dangerous currents... and depths up to 5 feet... over agricultural lands and rural roads in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
22 ft
Serious flooding will hit homes and require evacuation of the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. the floodwaters will bring dangerous currents... and depths up to 4 feet... over agricultural lands and rural roads in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
21 ft
Serious flooding will hit homes in the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads will be dangerous with depths up to 3 feet... in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
20 ft
Flooding will affect homes in the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River. look for agricultural flooding to depths averaging 2 feet... in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
19 ft
Shallow flooding with depths of about 1 foot will cover rural areas and roads in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee. Street flooding will isolate homes in the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River.
18 ft
Agricultural flooding will occur in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee. Street flooding may isolate homes in the community east of Beard Bridge on the south side of the North Canadian River.
17 ft
Shallow flooding of low-lying areas near the river may occur in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
16 ft
Shallow flooding of low-lying areas near the river may occur in Pottawatomie County near Shawnee.
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 10, 1993 | 20.9 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 18 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 24, 2015 | 17.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWNO2
River
North Canadian River
County
Pottawatomie, OK
Coordinates
35.3328°N, 96.9600°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Canadian River near Shawnee?
The North Canadian River near Shawnee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07241700) 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 near Shawnee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Canadian River near Shawnee is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Canadian River rises?
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Where is the North Canadian River near Shawnee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.3328°N, 96.9600°W. USGS site number: 07241700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.