Is the Wichita River flooding?

Texas · 6 gauges · Texas river levels

The Wichita River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Texas. 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 Wichita River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 6 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 Texas river levels.

data refreshed 9 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 Wichita River at Wichita Falls, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.40 ft on 30 June 2007, carrying 10,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1900 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.39 ft, 22.0 ft below that record.

Drains 3,140 sq mi · gauge elevation 924 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Wichita River at Wichita Falls, TXNo flooding2.39 ft18 ft
Wichita River at SH 25 near Kamay, TXNo current data
Wichita River below FM 1634 at Wichita Falls, TXNo current data
Wichita River near Seymour, TXNo flood stage defined6.77 ft
Wichita River near Mabelle, TXNo flood stage defined5.01 ft
Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park, TXNo flood stage defined6.65 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.