Rivers in Oklahoma
Beaver Creek (OK) at Waurika
Below flood stage
2.65ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Record crest
- 32.65 ft2025
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 31.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftFlooding of agricultural lands and some local roads occurs in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma... and extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River. Flood depths up to 5 feet occur... and are accompanied by dangerous currents.
- 27.00 ftFlooding of agricultural lands and local highways in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
- 26.00 ftFlooding of agricultural lands and local highways in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
- 25.00 ftFlooding of agricultural lands along the creek in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma entends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
- 24.00 ftFlooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
- 23.00 ftFlooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County in south central Oklahoma extends from near Waurika to near Sugden... southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
- 22.00 ftFlooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County extends from near Waurika to near Sugden...southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
- 21.00 ftShallow flooding of lowlands along the creek in Jefferson County extends from near Waurika to near Sugden...southward to the confluence of Beaver Creek with the Red River.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 2001.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 2025 | 32.65 ft |
| 2 | June 27, 2007 | 31.11 ft |
| 3 | June 29, 2007 | 30.92 ft |
| 4 | March 31, 2007 | 30.26 ft |
| 5 | September 22, 2018 | 27.18 ft |
| 6 | May 25, 2007 | 25.69 ft |
| 7 | June 13, 2016 | 24.78 ft |
| 8 | May 20, 2015 | 24.37 ft |
| 9 | May 2, 2025 | 21.70 ft |
| 10 | May 6, 2025 | 21.67 ft |
| 11 | May 7, 2025 | 20.81 ft |
| 12 | June 19, 2015 | 20.65 ft |
| 13 | April 20, 2016 | 20.28 ft |
| 14 | February 16, 2001 | 19.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 7, 2025: 20.81 ft
- May 6, 2025: 21.67 ft
- May 2, 2025: 21.70 ft
- May 1, 2025: 32.65 ft
- September 22, 2018: 27.18 ft
- June 13, 2016: 24.78 ft
- April 20, 2016: 20.28 ft
- June 19, 2015: 20.65 ft
- May 20, 2015: 24.37 ft
- June 29, 2007: 30.92 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.