Poteau River near Poteau
Le Flore County, Oklahoma
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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