Is the Cimarron River flooding?

Kansas · 3 gauges · Kansas river levels

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.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 8,486 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,321 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cimarron River near Forgan, OKNo flooding2.28 ft5 ft
Cimarron River near Elkhart, KSNo current data12 ft
Cimarron River near Buttermilk, KSNo flood stage defined6.92 ft
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.