Washita River at Alex, OK
Is Washita River at Alex, OK flooding right now?
Washita River at Alex, OK measured -0.43 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 28.4 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-0.43 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.78 ft on Fri, Oct 21, 1983.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 28.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 29.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 31.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.78 ft | 1983-10-21 |
| 32.38 ft | 1987-05-28 |
| 32.3 ft | 1987-06-01 |
| 31.4 ft | 1986-10-01 |
| 28.34 ft | 1973-06-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Washita River East of Ninnekah, OK | 7.6 mi | Grady County |
| North Criner Creek near Criner, OK | 11.2 mi | McClain County |
| Boggy Creek near Ninnekah, OK | 12.9 mi | Grady County |
| Rush Creek at Purdy, OK | 18.7 mi | Garvin County |
| Little Washita River near Cement, OK | 20.7 mi | Comanche County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.