Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
near catastrophic flooding similar to the flood of September 26, 1993 is expected. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation. Water floods some homes near the river. The Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Bridge crossing is unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet.
42 ft
disastrous flooding is expected. Conditions begin to approach the flooding which occurred on September 26, 1993. Some homes near the river are isolated by high water and may become flooded. The Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Bridge crossing is unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
39 ft
some homes near the river are isolated by high water and may become flooded. The Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Bridge crossing becomes unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
36 ft
some homes near the river are isolated by high water. The Quapaw gage becomes isolated by high water. Bridge crossing becomes unsafe. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
33 ft
the Quapaw gage site is isolated by high water. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
30 ft
the area around the Quapaw gage may be cut off from easy access. Agricultural lands and county roads are flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
28 ft
recreational areas near the gage site are inundated to a depth of several feet. The gage site may be cut off from easy access.
26 ft
recreational areas downstream from the gage site are inundated to a depth of several feet.
24 ft
park and recreational areas downstream from the gage site experience moderate flooding.
22 ft
park and recreational areas experience minor flooding.
20 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1993 | 46.15 ft | 230,000 cfs |
| May 18, 1943 | 43.4 ft | 190,000 cfs |
| Nov 30, 1895 | 43 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring River near Quapaw?
The Spring River near Quapaw gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07188000) 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 Spring River near Quapaw?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring River near Quapaw is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring River rises?
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Where is the Spring River near Quapaw gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.9344°N, 94.7461°W. USGS site number: 07188000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Spring River near Waco
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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.