Major Flood
33 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
expect extremely severe flooding of pastureland between the mouth of the Blue River and Pecan Point. Numerous farmstead homes and barns become flooded or surrounded by high water. Highway 271 just north of the Red River bridge is impassible due to high water. This flood will compare with the flood of May 4, 1990. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
37 ft
expect very severe flooding of pastureland between the mouth of Blue River and Pecan Point. Numerous farm homes and buildings become flooded or surrounded by high water. Highway 271 may be impassible due to high water just north of the Red River bridge. For comparison purposes, this is how high the river reached on May 31, 2015, and the stage during the flood of May 4, 1990 was about 2 feet higher. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
35 ft
expect severe flooding of crop and pastureland between the mouth of Blue River and Pecan Point. Some farm homes and barns become flooded or surrounded by high water. High water may impact Highway 271 just north of the Red River bridge. This is similar to the flood crest on May 27, 2015 and is 2 feet lower than the crest on May 31, 2015. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
33 ft
expect severe flooding of pasturelands between the mouth of the Blue River and Pecan Point. Some barns may experience minor flooding and farmsteads may be surrounded by high water. High water will approach and may begin to affect Highway 271 just north of the Red River bridge. This is a dangerous situation.
31 ft
expect moderate flooding of pastureland between the mouth of Blue River and Pecan Point. Land areas may be cut off by high water.
30 ft
expect moderate flooding between the mouth of the Blue River and Pecan Point. Extensive areas not flooded become isolated by high water in cutoff channels.
29 ft
expect extensive flooding between the mouth of the Blue River and Pecan Point. Extensive areas become isolated by high water in cutoff channels.
28 ft
expect extensive flooding between the mouth of the Blue River and Pecan Point.
27 ft
expect minor flooding between the mouth of the Blue River and Pecan Point.
25 ft
faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts.
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, 1908 | 43.2 ft | 400,000 cfs |
| May 31, 2015 | 36.99 ft | — |
| May 27, 2015 | 35.42 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Arthur City?
The Red River at Arthur City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07335500) 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 Red River at Arthur City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Arthur City is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
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Where is the Red River at Arthur City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma at coordinates 33.8750°N, 95.5017°W. USGS site number: 07335500. 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.