Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1904 | 20 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 1923 | 12 ft | — |
| May 1, 1914 | 12 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CDNT2
River
Canadian River
County
Hemphill, TX
Coordinates
35.9350°N, 100.3703°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canadian River at Canadian?
The Canadian River at Canadian gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07228000) 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 Canadian River at Canadian?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canadian River at Canadian is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canadian River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Canadian River at Canadian 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 Canadian River at Canadian gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hemphill County, Texas at coordinates 35.9350°N, 100.3703°W. USGS site number: 07228000. 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.