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SwedenWashita River near Clinton water level
River gauge, Washita River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
5.87ft Down 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours
- Flow
- 85.3 cfs
History
Water level Minor flood stage
What this means
The Washita River near Clinton is at 5.87 ft, in the normal range.
It is 12.13 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.45 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.87 ft and 8.01 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.90 ftApril 3, 1934
Floating and fishing near Washita River near Clinton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 12.13 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 34.00 ft
- In north Clinton... high water with with swift currents will threaten residential and business areas... a railroad yard... and U.S. Highway 183. Many farmsteads are severely flooded. Almost 21 thousand acres are flooded... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek in Custer County... downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths up to 16 feet will be the highest at Clinton since flood control by Foss Dam began in 1961.
- 33.00 ft
- In north Clinton... high water with with swift currents will affect residential and business areas... a railroad yard... and U.S. Highway 183. Many farmsteads are severely flooded. Almost 21 thousand acres are flooded... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek in Custer County... downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths up to 15 feet will be the highest at Clinton since flood control by Foss Dam began in 1961.
- 32.00 ft
- In north Clinton... high water with with swift currents will affect residential and business areas... a railroad yard... and U.S. Highway 183. Many farmsteads are severely flooded. Almost 21 thousand acres are flooded... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek in Custer County... downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths up to 14 feet will be the highest at Clinton since flood control by Foss Dam began in 1961.
- 31.00 ft
- In north Clinton... high water with with swift currents will affect residential and business areas... a railroad yard... and U.S. Highway 183. Many farmsteads are severely flooded. More than 19 thousand acres are flooded... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek in Custer County... downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths up to 13 feet will be the highest at Clinton since flood control by Foss Dam began in 1961.
- 30.00 ft
- In north Clinton... high water may affect residential and business areas... and the railroad yard. Many farmsteads are severely flooded. About 19 thousand acres are flooded... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek in Custer County... downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths up to 12 feet will be the highest at Clinton since flood control by Foss Dam began in 1961.
- 29.00 ft
- In north Clinton... high water may affect low-lying streets... homes... businesses... and the railroad yard. Rural depths near 11 feet will be the highest near Clinton since flood control by Foss Dam began in 1961. Many farms are severely flooded. Farm levees are overtopped... hours before the crest passes Clinton. About 19 thousand acres are flooded... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek in Custer County... downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County.
- 28.00 ft
- About 18 thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to 10 feet... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Many farmsteads are severely flooded and others isolated for hours by water over local roads. Many farm levees are overtopped... with some levees being inundated hours before the crest passes Clinton.
- 27.00 ft
- Approximately 17 thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to 9 feet... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Many farmsteads are severely flooded and others isolated for hours by water over local roads. Many farm levees are overtopped... with some levees being inundated hours before the crest passes Clinton.
- 26.00 ft
- Approximately 16 thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to 8 feet... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Many farmsteads are severely flooded and others isolated for hours by water over local roads. Many farm levees are overtopped... with some levees being inundated hours before the crest passes Clinton.
- 25.00 ft
- Approximately 15 thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to 7 feet... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Many farmsteads are severely flooded and others isolated for hours by water over local roads. Many farm levees are overtopped... with some levees being inundated hours before the crest passes Clinton.
- 24.00 ft
- Approximately 14 thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to 6 feet... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths may be greater at locations where small streams enter the valley below Clinton. Many farmsteads are severely flooded and others isolated for hours. Farm levees are overtopped... with some levees being inundated hours before the crest passes Clinton.
- 23.00 ft
- Approximately 12 thousand acres of rural lands are covered by depths up to 5 feet... from areas near the mouth of Barnitz Creek... to near Clinton in Custer County... and downstream near the town of Cloud Chief in Washita County. Depths may be greater at locations where small streams enter the Washita River valley below Clinton. Some farmsteads are flooded and others isolated by water over local roads. Farm levees may be overtopped... with some levees being inundated hours before the crest passes Clinton.
- 5.87 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: 16 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.90 ft | April 3, 1934 |
| 2 | 31.09 ft | May 16, 1951 |
| 3 | 28.50 ft | June 5, 1936 |
| 4 | 28.00 ft | May 17, 1935 |
| 5 | 27.84 ft | May 26, 1959 |
| 6 | 26.24 ft | September 15, 1996 |
| 7 | 25.93 ft | October 3, 1986 |
| 8 | 25.50 ft | April 11, 1940 |
| 9 | 25.43 ft | August 3, 1995 |
| 10 | 25.18 ft | May 24, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 62%
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 | +0.01 ft | 40 mi |
| Washita River near HammonRiver gauge, Washita River | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Washita River near FossRiver gauge, Washita River | 8.3 cfs | Normal | −4.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| Washita River at CarnegieRiver gauge, Washita River | 8.74 ft | High | −1.50 ft | 37 mi |
| Washita River at AnadarkoRiver gauge, Washita River | 11.52 ft | Below flood stage | −6.47 ft | 51 mi |
| Washita River at AlexRiver gauge, Washita River | 9.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 79 mi |
| Washita River near Pauls ValleyRiver gauge, Washita River | 10.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.98 ft | 111 mi |
| Washita River near DicksonRiver gauge, Washita River | 12.30 ft | Below flood stage | +2.26 ft | 144 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foss ReservoirReservoir | 1,637.85 ft | Normal | 12 mi | |
| Cobb Creek near EaklyRiver gauge, Cobb Creek | 388 cfs | Very high | −12.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Lake Creek near SicklesRiver gauge, Lake Creek | 1.9 cfs | Normal | −1.8 cfs | 27 mi |
| Lake Creek near EaklyRiver gauge, Lake Creek | 16.2 cfs | Very high | −6.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Willow Creek near AlbertRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| North Canadian River below Weavers Creek near WatongaRiver gauge, North Canadian River | 7.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 36 mi |
| Canadian River at BridgeportRiver gauge, Canadian River | 10.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.37 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Washita River near Clinton?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 12.13 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 near Clinton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 5.87 ft. Down 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Washita River near Clinton rising or falling?
Down 0.45 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Washita River near Clinton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Washita River near Clinton?
The highest level on record is 33.90 ft on April 3, 1934.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07325000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.53088, -98.96703(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.87 ft | 2026-10-19 19:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 85.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Washita River near Clinton (usgs:07325000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/washita-river-near-clinton
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