Bird Creek and Caney River rise above flood stage as flooding continues in Tulsa County

Tulsa County emergency officials are monitoring flooding across multiple areas as rivers and creeks continue to rise following recent rainfall.

Bird Creek Flooding

According to the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency (TAEMA), Bird Creek near Sperry measured at 26.4 feet late Wednesday. Flood stage is 21 feet, and the creek was anticipated to crest at 28 feet around 1 a.m. Thursday.

TAEMA says that at that level, extensive flooding occurs between Skiatook and northern Tulsa. Highway 20 east of Skiatook is impassable, and lower urban areas in eastern Skiatook are experiencing flooding. Streets between Turley and northern Tulsa are blocked, and water is affecting Mohawk Park and O’Brien Park.

TAEMA says Bird Creek is expected to drop below flood stage before midnight on May 1.

Caney River Conditions

The Caney River near Collinsville is also above flood stage, currently measuring at 31 feet. Flood stage is 26 feet. The agency says the river was anticipated to crest at 32 feet around 1 a.m. on Thursday, and should fall below flood stage by approximately 1 p.m. Friday.

TAEMA says at 32 feet, considerable farmland is flooded, and county roads near the river are impassable.

Southern Tulsa County Impacts

Although there is no official gauge data available for Snake Creek and Duck Creek in southern Tulsa County, emergency officials report widespread flooding in those areas.

Significant street and farmland flooding is being observed around Snake Creek near Mingo Road and Memorial Drive, with roads in the area deemed impassable.

Officials continue to monitor flood-prone areas and advise caution when traveling through affected regions.