-576.9 cfs (-13.18%) since yesterday
90.98% of Normal
•
11 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
North Canadian River
was last observed at
3,800
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
7,537
acre-ft of water today; about 91%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,177 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
83,189 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
reporting a streamflow rate of 709 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
North Canadian River At Shawnee
with a gauge stage of 10.79 ft.
This river is monitored from 11 different streamgauging stations along the North Canadian River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,851 ft, the
North Canadian River At Woodward.
Last Updated
2024-05-16
Streamflow
3,799.9 cfs
Percent of Normal
90.98%
Maximum
83,189.0 cfs
2019-05-23
About the north canadian river
The North Canadian River is a river in the central United States that flows through Oklahoma. The river is approximately 470 miles long and has a drainage area of over 17,000 square miles. The river was historically used by Native American tribes for transportation and trade. In the early 20th century, several reservoirs and dams were built along the river, including Lake Overholser and Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City. These reservoirs provide drinking water and recreational opportunities for residents of the area. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with irrigation systems drawing water from the river to irrigate crops. Overall, the North Canadian River is an important resource for the region, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and recreation.