Rivers in Oklahoma
Uncle John Creek at Kingfisher
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 19.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftFlood depths up to 5 feet depths damage low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels exceed those during the May 1993 flood... and will be similar to levels seen during the September 1965 flood on Uncle John Creek.
- 25.00 ftFlood depths up to 4 feet depths damage low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels exceed those during the May 1993 flood... and will be similar to levels seen during the June 1948 and September 1961 floods on Uncle John Creek.
- 24.00 ftFlood depths up to 3 feet depths affect low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels exceed those during the May 1993 flood on Uncle John Creek.
- 23.00 ftFlood depths up to 2 feet depths affect low-lying residential areas in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect similar overflows to croplands and pastures upstream and southeast of Kingfisher. Flood levels are similar to those during the May 1993 flood on Uncle John Creek.
- 22.00 ftShallow flood depths up to a foot affect low-lying residential streets... isolating homes in northeastern sections of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect brief overflows to croplands and pastures along Uncle John Creek upstream and southeast of Kingfisher.
- 21.00 ftShallow depths will affect low-lying residential streets... isolating homes in northeast portions of Kingfisher... upstream from the confluence with Kingfisher Creek. Expect brief overflows to croplands and pastures along Uncle John Creek upstream and southeast of Kingfisher.
- 20.00 ftExpect near-bankfull creek levels along the creek from points upstream of Kingfisher... downstream through the northeast side of Kingfisher... to the confluence with Kingfisher Creek.
- 19.00 ftExpect water levels to remain within the banks of the creek from points upstream of Kingfisher... downstream through the northeast side of Kingfisher... to the confluence with Kingfisher Creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
8 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 21, 1965 | 26.30 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 1948 | 25.20 ft |
| 3 | September 13, 1961 | 25.00 ft |
| 4 | May 9, 1993 | 24.00 ft |
| 5 | June 9, 1995 | 22.70 ft |
| 6 | May 20, 1977 | 22.00 ft |
| 7 | June 29, 2007 | 21.10 ft |
| 8 | May 24, 2015 | 21.04 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 24, 2015: 21.04 ft
- June 29, 2007: 21.10 ft
- June 9, 1995: 22.70 ft
- May 9, 1993: 24.00 ft
- May 20, 1977: 22.00 ft
- September 21, 1965: 26.30 ft
- September 13, 1961: 25.00 ft
- June 23, 1948: 25.20 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.