Little Wichita River near Archer City water level
River gauge, Little Wichita River, Texas, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Little Wichita River near Archer City: the latest reading is 4.58 ft, above normal for late October.
The median for late October is 4.27 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.31 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.25 ft, a difference of +0.33 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.28 ft – 9.70 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.27 ft0.31 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.90 ft – 4.88 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.25 ft+0.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.28 ft – 9.70 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.25 ft – 12.86 ft
- Highest on record
- 27.03 ftMay 16, 1989
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.03 ft | May 16, 1989 |
| 2 | 26.50 ft | May 20, 2015 |
| 3 | 26.34 ft | December 22, 1991 |
| 4 | 26.18 ft | October 31, 1941 |
| 5 | 25.91 ft | August 2, 1950 |
| 6 | 25.87 ft | June 17, 2015 |
| 7 | 25.78 ft | May 3, 1990 |
| 8 | 25.67 ft | September 17, 1936 |
| 9 | 25.63 ft | October 13, 1981 |
| 10 | 25.63 ft | May 31, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Little Wichita River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wichita River above HenriettaRiver gauge, Little Wichita River | 6.18 ft | Low | −0.17 ft | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kickapoo near Archer CityLake, Lake Kickapoo | 1,041.93 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Lake Arrowhead near HenriettaLake, Lake Arrowhead | 920.82 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Holliday Creek at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Holliday Creek | 1.45 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa ParkRiver gauge, Wichita River | 10.70 ft | Very high | +2.94 ft | 17 mi |
| Wichita River at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Wichita River | 3.96 ft | Very high | +0.93 ft | 18 mi |
| S Side Canal near DundeeCanal gauge, S Side Canal | 4.20 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Diversion Lake near DundeeLake, Diversion Lake | 1,051.11 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near WindthorstRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River | 2.43 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Little Wichita River near Archer City higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.33 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.25 ft.
What is a normal level for the Little Wichita River near Archer City in late October?
The median for late October is 4.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.90 ft and 4.88 ft, based on 29 years of records.
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 Little Wichita River near Archer City today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 4.58 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Wichita River near Archer City rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Wichita River near Archer City normal?
High for late October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Wichita River near Archer City?
The highest level on record is 27.03 ft on May 16, 1989.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07314500(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.66260, -98.61311(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 | 4.58 ft | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.2 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Wichita River near Archer City (usgs:07314500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/little-wichita-river-near-archer-city
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