Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16.5 ft
Minor Flood
14.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Flood waters damage farm property and block many low-lying roads along the river in northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
16.5 ft
Flood waters damage farm property and block many low-lying roads along the river in northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
15.5 ft
Flood waters inundate farm property and block many low-lying roads along the river in northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
14.5 ft
Floodwaters inundate farm property and block many low-lying roads along the river in northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
14 ft
Flooding of lowlands to depths up to 3 feet occurs along the river in parts of northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
13 ft
Flooding of lowlands to depths up to 2 feet occurs along the river in parts of northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
12 ft
Shallow flooding of lowlands to depths up to 1 foot occurs along the river in parts of northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
11 ft
Bankfull levels occur along the river in parts of northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
10 ft
Near bankfull levels occur along the river in parts of northeastern Woods and northern Alfalfa counties.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | 15.49 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1985 | 15.24 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| Oct 29, 1979 | 15.04 ft | 9,230 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AVAO2
River
Salt Fork Arkansas River
County
Woods, OK
Coordinates
36.8150°N, 98.6481°W
Get Flood Alerts for Salt Fork Arkansas River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva?
The Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07148400) 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 Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva is 14.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Fork Arkansas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Salt Fork Arkansas River near Alva gauge located?
The gauge is located in Woods County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.8150°N, 98.6481°W. USGS site number: 07148400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Salt Fork Arkansas River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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.