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Washita River at Anadarko water level

River gauge, Washita River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

11.96ft Down 6.61 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
2,400 cfs
15 20 25 Highest onrecord 26.02 ft Minor floodstage 19.00 ft

History

1015ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19Oct 21Oct 23Minor flood stage1015ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 23Minor flood stage
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 15.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 01:37 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Washita River at Anadarko reads 11.96 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.04 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 6.61 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 15.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.96 ft and 18.81 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
26.02 ftAugust 20, 2007
Forecast peak
15.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 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 19.00 ft, still 7.04 ft away.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft
Areas in and near the Randlett Park are flooded. Farm levees are overtopped... and property severely damaged. Rural roads in Caddo and western Grady counties are closed. Minor flooding could occur in the town of Verden.
27.00 ft
Areas in and near the Randlett Park are flooded. Farm levees are overtopped... and property severely damaged. Rural roads in Caddo and western Grady counties are closed. Minor flooding could occur in the town of Verden.
26.00 ft
Areas in and near the Randlett Park are flooded. Farm levees are overtopped... and property severely damaged. Rural roads in Caddo and western Grady counties are closed.
25.00 ft
Areas near the Randlett Park are flooded. Floodwaters breach farm levees... destroy farm property... and block many rural roads in Caddo and western Grady counties.
24.00 ft
Campgrounds in the Randlett Park and nearby low areas are flooded. Floodwaters damage farm property and block many rural roads along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties... and could breach farm levees.
23.00 ft
Campgrounds in the Randlett Park and nearby low areas are flooded. Floodwaters damage farm property and block many rural roads along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties... and could breach farm levees.
22.00 ft
Campgrounds in the Randlett Park and nearby low areas are flooded. Floodwaters damage farm property and block many rural roads along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties... and could breach farm levees.
21.00 ft
Floodwaters damage farm property... block many rural roads... and breach farm levees along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties.
20.00 ft
Minor flooding may damage farm property and block rural roads along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by flooding of tributary streams.
19.00 ft
Minor flooding may damage farm property and block rural roads along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by flooding of tributary streams.
18.00 ft
Expect near bankfull conditions along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by overflows from tributary streams.
17.00 ft
Expect near bankfull conditions along the Washita River in eastern Caddo and western Grady counties. Low-lying fields may become isolated by overflows from tributary streams.
11.96 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: 53 %.

RankLevelDate
126.02 ftAugust 20, 2007
225.54 ftMay 29, 1987
325.37 ftJune 6, 1995
425.20 ftOctober 21, 1983
525.03 ftMay 11, 1993
624.73 ftMay 30, 1987
724.42 ftMay 28, 2019
824.20 ftSeptember 23, 1965
923.90 ftMay 26, 2015
1022.90 ftOctober 9, 1907

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Washita River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Washita River near CheyenneRiver gauge, Washita River 5.55 ft Below flood stage ±0 89 mi
Washita River near HammonRiver gauge, Washita River 0.1 cfs Low ±0 72 mi
Washita River near FossRiver gauge, Washita River 8.3 cfs Normal −4.8 cfs 61 mi
Washita River near ClintonRiver gauge, Washita River 5.98 ft Below flood stage −0.46 ft 51 mi
Washita River at CarnegieRiver gauge, Washita River 8.98 ft High −2.30 ft 18 mi
Washita River at AlexRiver gauge, Washita River 9.42 ft Below flood stage +0.46 ft 29 mi
Washita River near Pauls ValleyRiver gauge, Washita River 10.25 ft Below flood stage +0.95 ft 61 mi
Washita River near DicksonRiver gauge, Washita River 12.21 ft Below flood stage +2.04 ft 93 mi
Washita River near TishomingoRiver gauge, Washita River 627.12 ft Very high +2.36 ft 106 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Cobb Creek near Fort CobbRiver gauge, Cobb Creek 0.8 cfs Very low ±0 12 mi
Fort Cobb ReservoirReservoir 1,341.77 ft Normal 13 mi
Little Washita River near CyrilRiver gauge, Little Washita River 0.2 cfs Low ±0 13 mi
Willow Creek near AlbertRiver gauge, Willow Creek 0.9 cfs Low +0.1 cfs 16 mi
Little Washita River near CementRiver gauge, Little Washita River 3.4 cfs Low −0.2 cfs 18 mi
Little Washita River East of NinnekahRiver gauge 6.19 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 21 mi
Lake Creek near EaklyRiver gauge, Lake Creek 19.2 cfs Very high −7.7 cfs 22 mi
Cobb Creek near EaklyRiver gauge, Cobb Creek 392 cfs Very high −10.0 cfs 24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Washita River at Anadarko?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 7.04 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 Washita River at Anadarko today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was 11.96 ft. Down 6.61 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Washita River at Anadarko rising or falling?

Down 6.61 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Washita River at Anadarko normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Washita River at Anadarko?

The highest level on record is 26.02 ft on August 20, 2007.

Is Washita River at Anadarko expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 15.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07326500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.08423, -98.24338 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 11.96 ft 2026-10-19 15:30 Provisional
Flow 2,400 cfs 2026-10-19 15:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Washita River at Anadarko (usgs:07326500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/washita-river-at-anadarko

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