Major Flood
26 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Flood depths up to 5 feet depths damage low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels exceed those during the May 1993 flood... and will be similar to levels seen during the September 1965 flood on Uncle John Creek.
25 ft
Flood depths up to 4 feet depths damage low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels exceed those during the May 1993 flood... and will be similar to levels seen during the June 1948 and September 1961 floods on Uncle John Creek.
24 ft
Flood depths up to 3 feet depths affect low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels exceed those during the May 1993 flood on Uncle John Creek.
23 ft
Flood depths up to 2 feet depths affect low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels are similar to those during the May 1993 flood on Uncle John Creek.
22 ft
Shallow flood depths up to a foot affect low-lying residential streets... isolating homes in northeastern sections of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect brief overflows to croplands and pastures along Uncle John Creek upstream and southeast of Kingfisher.
21 ft
Shallow depths will affect low-lying residential streets... isolating homes in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect brief overflows to croplands and pastures along Uncle John Creek upstream and southeast of Kingfisher.
20 ft
Expect near-bankfull creek levels along the creek from points upstream of Kingfisher... downstream through the northeast side of Kingfisher... to the confluence with Kingfisher Creek.
19 ft
Expect water levels to remain within the banks of the creek from points upstream of Kingfisher... downstream through the northeast side of Kingfisher... to the confluence with Kingfisher 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1965 | 26.3 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 1948 | 25.2 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1961 | 25 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
KNRO2
River
Uncle John Creek
County
Kingfisher, OK
Coordinates
35.8610°N, 97.9242°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Uncle John Creek at Kingfisher?
The Uncle John Creek at Kingfisher gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Uncle John Creek at Kingfisher?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Uncle John Creek at Kingfisher is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Uncle John Creek rises?
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Where is the Uncle John Creek at Kingfisher gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.8610°N, 97.9242°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.