Major Flood
30 ft
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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
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
extremely severe flooding affects pasture lands and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek. The access road to the Robert S Kerr airport may be flooded. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
30 ft
very severe flooding affects croplands and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
28 ft
severe valley flooding affects croplands and county roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek. Old Highway 112 may become impassable.
26 ft
moderate valley flooding affects croplands and farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek.
24 ft
minor valley flooding affects croplands and farm roads from southeast of Poteau to the mouth of Brazil Creek.
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 17, 1935 | 39 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| May 10, 1943 | 37 ft | 58,100 cfs |
| May 15, 1945 | 36.42 ft | 66,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Poteau River near Poteau?
The Poteau River near Poteau gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07249000) 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 Poteau River near Poteau?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Poteau River near Poteau is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Poteau River rises?
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Where is the Poteau River near Poteau gauge located?
The gauge is located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.0597°N, 94.6028°W. USGS site number: 07249000. 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, 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.