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The National Weather Service's Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service said the Caney River in the Bartlesville areas sits at 15.9 feet. The river is not projected to rise anymore according to the latest NWS projections. It was believed earlier on Thursday than the river was going to crest at 17 feet.

The dam at Hulah Lake is currently releasing at a minimal level. The gates at Copan Lake have been opened at last check.

Lake Manager Eric Bonnell said they had hydrologists at the Hulah Lake Dam running forecasts and computer models to make the proper releases to maintain a 16-foot flow for the Caney River.

He added a word of comfort for those who have had concerns about the flooding this week in Bartlesville and the surrounding area. As far as public safety is concerned, he said the Dams are running at 100-percent and they are in great condition. Everything is operating as it should.

According to the Mesonet, 4.8 inches of rainfall was recorded in Nowata County Wednesday night. Over in Osage County in the Wynona area, 2.8 inches of rainfall was recorded. Washington County received 1.8 to 2.2 inches of rain.