Washita River near Cheyenne, OK
Is Washita River near Cheyenne, OK flooding right now?
Washita River near Cheyenne, OK measured 5.53 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.53 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.24 ft on Thu, Apr 29, 1954.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.24 ft | 1954-04-29 |
| 19.2 ft | 1934-04-03 |
| 18.5 ft | 1941-05-23 |
| 16.6 ft | 1990-04-22 |
| 15.6 ft | 1949-06-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River near Hammon, OK | 20.4 mi | Custer County |
| Sweetwater Creek near Sweetwater, OK | 22.0 mi | Beckham County |
| North Fork Red River near Sayre, OK | 23.7 mi | Beckham County |
| Sweetwater Creek near Kelton, TX | 27.5 mi | Wheeler County |
| Washita River near Foss, OK | 28.6 mi | Custer 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.