Lakes & Rivers
Broken Bow Lake, releases from the dam, and river levels with flood stages around McCurtain County. Live from the National Weather Service, USGS and the Corps of Engineers.
Broken Bow Lake
Lake level, flood pool and what the dam is letting out, from the Corps of Engineers (Tulsa District).
Normal lake level (top of conservation pool) is 600.4 ft. Above that, the lake is holding flood water. Full lake page
Below the dam
Checking…Mountain Fork River near Eagletown, below Broken Bow Dam (USGS). When the turbines run, the river below rises fast.
Floating, wading or trout fishing below the dam? Water can rise several feet within minutes of a release. Leave the river if you notice it rising.
Rivers and flood stages
Current height, how close each river is to flooding, and the National Weather Service forecast where one is issued.
Data: National Weather Service river forecasts (water.noaa.gov), USGS Water Services, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District. Readings are provisional and can change. In a flood, follow official warnings from the NWS and local emergency managers.