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SwedenCimarron River near Ripley water level
River gauge, Cimarron River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 4,830 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 07:35 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Cimarron River near Ripley reads 11.46 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.54 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 4.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.46 ft and 17.40 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.36 ftMay 10, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 11.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 5.54 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County could suffer worse damages than from the great floods in October of 1986 and May 1957 and surpass levels seen in the May 1993 flood. Flood depths up to 12 feet devastate rural lands... oil fields... and other properties... Overflows continue... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 28.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County could suffer worse damages than from the great floods in October of 1986 and May 1957 and approach levels seen in the May 1993 flood. Flood depths up to 11 feet devastate rural lands... oil fields... and other properties... Overflows continue... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 27.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County could suffer worse damages than from the great floods in October 1986 and May 1957. Flood depths up to 10 feet devastate rural lands... oil fields... and other properties. Overflows continue from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 26.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County experiences water levels higher than the great floods of May 1957... October 1986... and June 1995. Flood depths up to 9 feet inundate rural areas... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 25.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 8 feet... worse than the flooding which occurred in May 1957. The flooding also approaches depths seen in the great floods of October 1986 and June 1995. Rural lands and roads located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 24.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths near 7 feet... and the flooding surpasses water levels seen during the floods of November 1998 and March 2004. Rural lands and roads located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 23.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 6 feet... with very hazardous currents. Floodwaters approach level seen in March 2004... and agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 22.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 5 feet... with very hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 21.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 4 feet... with hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off... from several hours before to several hours after the crest passes Ripley.
- 20.00 ft
- The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 3 feet... with hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off... several hours before and after the crest passes Ripley.
- 19.00 ft
- Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are covered by flood depths averaging 2 feet. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off for several hours... by water in side channels.
- 18.00 ft
- Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are briefly flooded to depths of about a foot. Agricultural lands and oil wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off by water in side channels.
- 11.46 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 46 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.36 ft | May 10, 1993 |
| 2 | 26.60 ft | May 22, 2019 |
| 3 | 26.39 ft | May 26, 2019 |
| 4 | 25.23 ft | June 10, 1995 |
| 5 | 24.06 ft | May 26, 2015 |
| 6 | 23.04 ft | March 6, 2004 |
| 7 | 22.87 ft | November 2, 1998 |
| 8 | 22.58 ft | June 30, 2007 |
| 9 | 22.29 ft | May 4, 1993 |
| 10 | 22.10 ft | April 26, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Cimarron River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River near BuffaloRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 146 mi |
| Cimarron River near WaynokaRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 5.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 116 mi |
| Cimarron River near DoverRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 9.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 56 mi |
| Cimarron River near GuthrieRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 8.13 ft | Below flood stage | −1.80 ft | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Fork at WarwickRiver gauge, Deep Fork | 19.4 cfs | Low | −26.9 cfs | 22 mi |
| Black Bear Creek at PawneeRiver gauge, Black Bear Creek | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 26 mi |
| Cottonwood Creek near SewardRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek | 5.76 ft | Below flood stage | −2.48 ft | 34 mi |
| North Canadian River near HarrahRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 9.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 37 mi |
| Arkansas River at RalstonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.78 ft | 37 mi |
| Skeleton Creek near LovellRiver gauge, Skeleton Creek | 27.6 cfs | Normal | −47.3 cfs | 38 mi |
| North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 9.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.45 ft | 39 mi |
| Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoudReservoir, Wes Watkins Reservoir | 1,070.89 ft | Very low | ±0 | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cimarron River near Ripley?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 5.54 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Cimarron River near Ripley today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 11.46 ft. Down 4.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cimarron River near Ripley rising or falling?
Down 4.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cimarron River near Ripley normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cimarron River near Ripley?
The highest level on record is 28.36 ft on May 10, 1993.
Is Cimarron River near Ripley expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07161450(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.98589, -96.91225(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 11.46 ft | 2026-10-18 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4,830 cfs | 2026-10-18 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cimarron River near Ripley (usgs:07161450). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/cimarron-river-near-ripley
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