North Canadian River at Woodward

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 9:08 AM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 17 - Very serious flooding of mobile and suburban homes occurs at the northern edge of Woodward. In addition... flooding affects croplands... pastures... oil and gas wells... and rural roads... extending along the river from southern Harper County east of Laverne... to central Woodward County. Flooding affects areas in Harper County several hours before the crest reaches the Woodward vicinity. Property should be moved to places 7 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded for several hours.
  • 16 - Serious flooding of mobile and suburban homes occurs at the northern edge of Woodward. In addition... flooding affects croplands... pastures... oil and gas wells... and rural roads... extending along the river from southern Harper County east of Laverne to central Woodward County. Flooding affects areas in Harper County several hours before the crest reaches the Woodward vicinity. Property should be moved to places 6 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded for several hours.
  • 15 - Serious flooding or isolation of mobile and suburban homes occurs at the northern edge of Woodward. In addition... flooding affects croplands... pastures... oil and gas wells... and rural roads... extending along the river from southern Harper County east of Laverne to mid Woodward County. Flooding affects areas in Harper County several hours before the crest reaches the Woodward vicinity. Property should be moved to places 5 feet higher than nearby river banks to avoid being stranded for several hours.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.4461, -99.3908
RFC ABRFC
State OK
WFO OUN
County Woodward

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.38 ft on 06-02-2007
2. 8.34 ft on 09-26-1996
3. 12.40 ft on 05-22-1989
4. 10.10 ft on 05-18-1979
5. 9.78 ft on 06-02-1978

Historic Crests

1. 15.85 ft on 10-12-1923
2. 15.40 ft on 05-18-1935
3. 14.90 ft on 06-10-1923
4. 14.80 ft on 10-10-1946
5. 14.40 ft on 10-22-1920

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 1875.44 ft
moderate Flooding 1874.44 ft
minor Flooding 1872.44 ft
action 1871.44 ft
Latest Value N/A
Gauge Zero 1862.44 ft

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WFO Information

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