Is the Cimarron River flooding?
The Cimarron River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cimarron River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cimarron River near Forgan, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.10 ft on 20 October 1965, carrying 21,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.28 ft, 5.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River near Forgan, OK | No flooding | 2.28 ft | 5 ft | |
| Cimarron River near Elkhart, KS | No current data | — | 12 ft | — |
| Cimarron River near Buttermilk, KS | No flood stage defined | 6.92 ft | — |