Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Expect very deep... widespread flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State highway 34 south of Carter floods at stages above 18.5 feet.
22 ft
Expect very deep... widespread flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State highway 34 south of Carter floods at stages above 18.5 feet.
21 ft
Expect very deep... widespread flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State highway 34 south of Carter floods at stages above 18.5 feet.
20 ft
Expect deep flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State Highway 34 south of Carter floods at stages above 18.5 feet.
19 ft
Expect deep flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State Highway 34 south of Carter floods at stages above 18.5 feet.
18 ft
Expect moderate flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties, and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State Highway 34 south of Carter may be be overtopped.
17 ft
Expect flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties, and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State Highway 34 south of Carter is not expected to be closed.
16 ft
Expect flooding of fields and rural roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties, and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake. State Highway 34 south of Carter is not expected to flood.
15 ft
Expect flooding of low-bottom fields and private roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake.
14 ft
Expect flooding of low-bottom fields and private roads in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... and in park areas around the edge of Altus-Lugert Lake.
13 ft
Near-bankfull conditions occur along river in Beckham... Greer and Kiowa counties... above the headwaters of of Altus-Lugert Lake.
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 4, 1995 | 20.08 ft | 34,800 cfs |
| May 16, 1977 | 19.98 ft | 35,800 cfs |
| May 8, 2019 | 18.63 ft | 15,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CARO2
River
North Fork of the Red River
County
Beckham, OK
Coordinates
35.1681°N, 99.5073°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork of the Red River near Carter?
The North Fork of the Red River near Carter gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07301500) 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 Fork of the Red River near Carter?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork of the Red River near Carter is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork of the Red River rises?
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Where is the North Fork of the Red River near Carter gauge located?
The gauge is located in Beckham County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.1681°N, 99.5073°W. USGS site number: 07301500. 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.