River Conditions
Illustrated map of Elephant Butte Lake

River stage

Lake Meredith, Canadian River

River level
2891.34 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
2935.00 ft
Flood stage
2936.00 ft
Moderate flood
2965.00 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRIT2

Flood stage
2936.00 ft
Moderate flood
2965.00 ft
Major flood
3011.00 ft

In brief

The Canadian River at Lake Meredith, TX read 2891.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 43.66 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge MRIT2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 2935.00 ftMinor flooding 2936.00 ftModerate flooding 2965.00 ftMajor flooding 3011.00 ft CURRENT 2891.34 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is the Canadian River flooding at Lake Meredith?

No. The Canadian River at Lake Meredith is at 2891.34 ft, 43.66 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lake Meredith?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 2935 ft, minor flooding 2936 ft, moderate flooding 2965 ft and major flooding 3011 ft.

What is the highest the Canadian River has been at Lake Meredith?

The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRIT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07227900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.