RIVER GAUGE · CANADIAN RIVER
Canadian River at Canadian
Hemphill County, Texas
Water level0.77 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Major flooding of farm and ranch land. Highway 83 bridge may be impassable due to overflow of highway approaches. Several structures along the north bank at Canadian are flooded.
- 10 ft
Moderate overbank flooding of farm and ranch land occurs. Flooding of a few buildings along the left (north) bank near the gage is possible.
- 8 ft
Minor overbank flooding of farm and ranch land occurs. No significant damage expected to occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1904 | 20 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 1923 | 12 ft | — |
| May 1, 1914 | 12 ft | — |
More on Canadian River
UpstreamCanadian River at Lake Meredith
DownstreamCanadian River near Taloga
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