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Water temperature in Oklahoma
The latest readings from USGS real-time water sensors across Oklahoma, warmest first. Snapshot updated August 21, 2026.
Warmest sensor reading right now
USGS gauge Illinois River near Watts, OK · as of 9 hrs ago
All reporting stations (warmest 50 of 189)
| Station | Water temp | Streamflow | Gage height | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois River near Watts, OKUSGS gauge | 86°F30°C | 213 ft³/s | 2.10 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKC, OKUSGS gauge | 84°F29°C | 10 ft³/s | 4.40 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Arkansas River at Tulsa, OKUSGS gauge | 84°F29°C | 10,200 ft³/s | 4.79 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Kiamichi River near Big Cedar, OKUSGS gauge | 84°F29°C | 0 ft³/s | 2.47 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Spavinaw Creek near Eucha, OKUSGS gauge | 84°F29°C | 111 ft³/s | 7.91 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| North Canadian River blw Lk Overholser nr OKC, OKUSGS gauge | 82°F28°C | 11 ft³/s | 3.95 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| North Canadian River near Harrah, OKUSGS gauge | 82°F28°C | 71 ft³/s | 2.87 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Beaty Creek near Jay, OKUSGS gauge | 79°F26°C | 8 ft³/s | 4.63 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| Mountain Fork near Eagletown, OKUSGS gauge | 79°F26°C | 562 ft³/s | 1.91 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| North Canadian River near Yukon, OKUSGS gauge | 79°F26°C | 6 ft³/s | 0.40 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| North Canadian River near Calumet, OKUSGS gauge | 78°F25°C | 2 ft³/s | 2.80 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Skeleton Creek at Enid, OKUSGS gauge | 78°F25°C | 2 ft³/s | 2.41 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| North Canadian River at Canton, OKUSGS gauge | 77°F25°C | — | 11.42 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Spavinaw Creek near Colcord, OKUSGS gauge | 72°F22°C | 42 ft³/s | 6.99 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| Illinois River near Gore, OKUSGS gauge | 72°F22°C | 104 ft³/s | 6.72 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Saline Ck at CR 490 nr Kenwood OKUSGS gauge | 70°F21°C | 10 ft³/s | 6.23 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Saline Creek near Bull Hollow OKUSGS gauge | 67°F20°C | 5 ft³/s | 4.49 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| 01S-03E-01 ABB 1 Antelope Spring at Sulphur, OKUSGS gauge | — | 1 ft³/s | 3.39 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Arkansas River at Gore, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 60.36 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| Arkansas River at Ralston, OKUSGS gauge | — | 2,090 ft³/s | 4.91 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Arkansas River near Haskell, OKUSGS gauge | — | 3,110 ft³/s | 3.92 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Arkansas River near Muskogee, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 18.21 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Arkansas Rv at SH 344 nr Tulsa, OKUSGS gauge | — | 3,210 ft³/s | 9.50 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| Atoka Reservoir near Stringtown, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 587.05 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Baron Fork at Eldon, OKUSGS gauge | — | 37 ft³/s | 5.64 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Beaver Creek near Quapaw, OKUSGS gauge | — | 1 ft³/s | 2.26 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Beaver Creek nr Hulen, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 6.59 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| Beaver River at Beaver, OKUSGS gauge | — | 0 ft³/s | 2.31 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Beaver River near Goodwell, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 6.62 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Big Cabin Creek near Big Cabin, OKUSGS gauge | — | 5 ft³/s | 11.99 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Bird Ck at State Highway 266 near Catoosa, OKUSGS gauge | — | 203 ft³/s | 4.31 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Bird Creek at Avant, OKUSGS gauge | — | 16 ft³/s | 3.54 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Bird Creek at SH 99 at Pawhuska, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 4.79 ft | 8 hrs ago |
| Bird Creek near Owasso, OKUSGS gauge | — | 172 ft³/s | 4.71 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Bird Creek near Sperry, OKUSGS gauge | — | 167 ft³/s | 1.81 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Black Bear Creek at Pawnee, OKUSGS gauge | — | 3 ft³/s | 1.47 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Black Fork below Big Creek nr Page, OKUSGS gauge | — | 0 ft³/s | 4.27 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Blue River near Blue, OKUSGS gauge | — | 23 ft³/s | 5.31 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Blue River near Connerville, OKUSGS gauge | — | 49 ft³/s | 5.64 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Boggy Creek at 30th St at Enid, OKUSGS gauge | — | 1 ft³/s | 1158.64 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Boggy Creek at Enid Ave at Enid, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 1198.97 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Brush Ck at Brush Ck Rd. nr Jay, OKUSGS gauge | — | 3 ft³/s | 4.46 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Canadian River at Calvin, OKUSGS gauge | — | 14 ft³/s | 4.45 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Canadian River at Norman, OKUSGS gauge | — | 8 ft³/s | 85.26 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Canadian River at Purcell, OKUSGS gauge | — | 7 ft³/s | 2.74 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Canadian River near Mustang, OKUSGS gauge | — | 92 ft³/s | 10.15 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Canadian River near Whitefield, OKUSGS gauge | — | 745 ft³/s | 2.32 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Caney Creek near Barber, OKUSGS gauge | — | 14 ft³/s | 4.58 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Caney River above Coon Creek at Bartlesville, OKUSGS gauge | — | 29 ft³/s | 3.06 ft | 9 hrs ago |
| Caney River at Tuxedo Blvd at Bartlesville, OKUSGS gauge | — | — | 5.45 ft | 8 hrs ago |
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About these readings
Readings come from USGS real-time monitoring stations — 17 sensors are currently reporting a water temperature in Oklahoma. Each figure is a point measurement at one sensor, usually on a river or stream — it doesn’t describe a whole lake or shoreline, and coverage varies across the state. Data is provisional and can be revised by the USGS.
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