Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park water level

Name: Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Wichita River, Texas, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

10.80ft Up 2.89 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT (32 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park: the latest reading is 10.80 ft, well above normal for late October.

That puts it 3.99 ft above the median of 6.81 ft for late October, based on 17 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.82 ft (+3.98 ft). The record high is 28.45 ft, set on May 22, 2015.

It is on the way up, by 2.89 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 6.64 ft – 17.98 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.81 ft3.99 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.50 ft – 9.91 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.82 ft+3.98 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.64 ft – 17.98 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.49 ft – 17.39 ft
Highest on record: 28.45 ftMay 22, 2015

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.45 ft	May 22, 2015
2	26.10 ft	May 25, 2019
3	25.96 ft	May 2, 2025
4	24.44 ft	June 4, 2019
5	24.30 ft	September 30, 2017
6	23.29 ft	October 1, 2017
7	23.09 ft	June 15, 2015
8	22.96 ft	June 17, 2015
9	22.87 ft	April 22, 2016
10	22.60 ft	May 31, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 77° 50° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 83° 56° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 81° 62° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 81° 63° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 79° 62° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 77° 63° – Wind 15 mph

26 Mon 80° 61° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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Other gauges on the Wichita River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wichita River near SeymourRiver gauge, Wichita River	9.87 ft	Very high	−0.53 ft	41 mi
Wichita River near MabelleRiver gauge, Wichita River	0.74 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	27 mi
Wichita River at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Wichita River	3.96 ft	Very high	+0.93 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir near Iowa PkReservoir, N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir	1,045.63 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Beaver Creek near ElectraRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	17.60 ft	Below flood stage	+2.49 ft	11 mi
Holliday Creek at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Holliday Creek	1.45 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	12 mi
S Side Canal near DundeeCanal gauge, S Side Canal	4.20 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Diversion Lake near DundeeLake, Diversion Lake	1,051.10 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Lake Kickapoo near Archer CityLake, Lake Kickapoo	1,041.93 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	17 mi
Little Wichita River near Archer CityRiver gauge, Little Wichita River	4.58 ft	High	−0.15 ft	17 mi
Red River near BurkburnettRiver gauge, Red River	4.54 ft	High	−0.40 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park compare with last year?

It is 3.98 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.82 ft.

What is a normal level for the Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park in late October?

The median for late October is 6.81 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.50 ft and 9.91 ft, based on 17 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 Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 10.80 ft. Up 2.89 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park rising or falling?

Up 2.89 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 4.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa Park?

The highest level on record is 28.45 ft on May 22, 2015.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07312330 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.89694, -98.70722 (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	10.80 ft	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional

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