River stage
Bridgeport, Canadian River
- River level
- 8.97 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Recent high
- 10.47 ft
- Recent low
- 8.23 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRIO2
- 30-day change
- +0.23 ft
- Average
- 8.94 ft
- Readings
- 93
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.03 ft
In brief
The Canadian River at Bridgeport, OK read 8.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.03 ft below action stage. That is 0.23 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRIO2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.03 ft | 2007-08-19 |
| 2 | 18.44 ft | 2015-05-24 |
| 3 | 17.57 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 4 | 17.54 ft | 1982-05-17 |
| 5 | 17.35 ft | 1986-10-03 |
| 6 | 17.32 ft | 1993-05-09 |
| 7 | 17.30 ft | 2019-05-26 |
| 8 | 17.06 ft | 2008-06-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
The river remains within its banks in southern Blaine... northern Caddo... and southwestern Canadian counties. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels.
- 13.00 ft
Some brief flooding may occur over croplands and pastures near the river in southern Blaine... northern Caddo... and southwestern Canadian counties. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels.
- 14.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Low-lying bottomlands near the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 15.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Middle and upper bottomlands may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County experience flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 16.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 17.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 18.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 19.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 20.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
- 21.00 ft
Flooding affects croplands... pastures... and oil wells near the river. Flood plain fields at higher elevations away from the river may be cut off from easy access by high water in side channels. Sand dredging operations are affected. Upstream points in southern Blaine County may see flooding before the areas near Bridgeport in northern Caddo County. Downstream points in southwestern Canadian County are affected hours later.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canadian River flooding at Bridgeport?
No. The Canadian River at Bridgeport is at 8.97 ft, 3.03 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bridgeport?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Canadian River has been at Bridgeport?
The highest crest on record is 21.03 ft, on 2007-08-19.
Is the Canadian River high or low right now at Bridgeport?
At 8.97 ft it is higher than 45% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRIO2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07228500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.