Major Flood
21 ft
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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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
widespread and disastrous flooding occurs. Untied mobile homes in the park south of the Jenks levee may float. Many suburban homes near the Creek County line are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
25 ft
widespread and severe flooding occurs west and south of the Jenks levee. The mobile home park south of the Jenks levee is flooded. Suburban homes near the Creek County line are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
23 ft
widespread and severe flooding occurs west of Jenks. The mobile home park south of the Jenks levee begins to flood at 23 feet. Suburban homes near the Creek County line may be flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
21 ft
severe flooding occurs along Polecat Creek in suburban areas west of Jenks. South Elwood Street becomes unsafe as the stage reaches 21 feet. Some rural roads are inundated. This is higher than the May 1998 flood when the river reached 20.5 feet and will approach the 21.8 foot crest from the October 1986 flood. This is a dangerous situation.
19 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Minor flooding occurs in suburban areas along Polecat Creek west of Jenks.
17 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs, primarily west of Jenks.
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 7, 1974 | 25 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1986 | 21.8 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 7, 2000 | 20.35 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Polecat Creek near Jenks?
The Polecat Creek near Jenks gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07165513) 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 Polecat Creek near Jenks?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Polecat Creek near Jenks is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Polecat Creek rises?
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Where is the Polecat Creek near Jenks gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.0104°N, 95.9939°W. USGS site number: 07165513. 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.