Salt Fork Red River near Wellington, TX
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.55 ft on Thu, Apr 3, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | — |
| Major flood | 13 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.55 ft | 1997-04-03 |
| 19 ft | 1957-05-16 |
| 17.5 ft | 1938-06-16 |
| 9.35 ft | 2015-05-23 |
| 7.96 ft | 2010-07-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fork of North Fork Red River near Carl, OK | 18.3 mi | Harmon County |
| N Fork Red River near Shamrock, TX | 21.2 mi | Wheeler County |
| Pr Dog Twn Fork Red River near Childress, TX | 26.8 mi | Childress County |
| Lelia Lake Creek below Bell Creek near Hedley, TX | 26.9 mi | Donley County |
| Sweetwater Creek near Sweetwater, OK | 35.1 mi | Beckham County |
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