North Fork of the Red River near Headrick
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Tillman County, Oklahoma on the North Fork of the Red River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07305000, 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
19 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Significant...widespread flooding with dangerous currents and depths up to 8 feet occurs along the river in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Prolonged isolation of some agricultural lands and rural roads also occurs. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
21 ft
Significant...widespread flooding with dangerous currents and depths up to 7 feet occurs along the river in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Prolonged isolation of some agricultural lands and rural roads also occurs. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
20 ft
Significant...widespread flooding with dangerous currents and depths up to 6 feet occurs along the river in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Prolonged isolation of some agricultural lands and rural roads also occurs. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
19 ft
Flooding to depths of 5 feet or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 5 feet over some areas along the river.
18 ft
Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 4 feet over some areas along the river.
17 ft
Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 3 feet over some areas along the river.
16 ft
Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 2 feet over some areas along the river.
15 ft
Flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later. Flood depths approach 1 foot over some areas along the river.
14 ft
Shallow flooding or isolation of agricultural lands and rural roads occurs in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see flooding several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The flood crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
13 ft
Near bankfull stages or higher occur along the river occur in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties. Upstream points in Kiowa County may see high stages several hours before the crest reaches the Headrick area. The crest reaches downstream points near Tipton much later.
12 ft
The river remains within its banks in Kiowa... Jackson... and Tillman counties.
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 27, 2019 | 21.13 ft | 76,500 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 21.13 ft | 76,500 cfs |
| May 10, 2019 | 20.43 ft | 34,700 cfs |
| May 10, 2019 | 20.43 ft | 34,700 cfs |
| May 17, 1935 | 19.8 ft | 60,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HEAO2
River
North Fork of the Red River
County
Tillman, OK
Coordinates
34.6381°N, 99.1037°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork of the Red River near Headrick?
The North Fork of the Red River near Headrick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07305000) 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 Headrick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork of the Red River near Headrick is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the North Fork of the Red River near Headrick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tillman County, Oklahoma at coordinates 34.6381°N, 99.1037°W. USGS site number: 07305000. 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.