Wichita River at Wichita Falls, TX
Is Wichita River at Wichita Falls, TX flooding right now?
No — Wichita River at Wichita Falls, TX is at 2.27 ft, 15.7 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 58 min ago.
Gauge height
2.27 ft
Streamflow
43 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.4 ft on Sat, Jun 30, 2007.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.4 ft | 2007-06-30 |
| 24 ft | 1941-10-03 |
| 23.41 ft | 1987-06-01 |
| 22.71 ft | 1941-06-04 |
| 21.42 ft | 1950-08-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita River below FM 1634 at Wichita Falls, TX | 2.0 mi | Wichita County |
| Holliday Creek at Wichita Falls, TX | 2.6 mi | Wichita County |
| Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park, TX | 10.0 mi | Wichita County |
| Red River near Burkburnett, TX | 13.8 mi | Wichita County |
| Little Wichita River near Archer City, TX | 17.6 mi | Archer 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.