Wichita River at Wichita Falls water level

Name: Wichita River at Wichita Falls water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: 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

3.96ft Up 0.93 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 306 cfs
Water temperature: 64 °F

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:37 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Wichita River at Wichita Falls is well above normal at 3.96 ft.

That puts it 1.46 ft above the median of 2.50 ft for late October, based on 37 years of readings. It is 14.04 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. The record high is 24.40 ft, set on June 30, 2007.

It has risen 0.93 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 2.13 ft and 10.26 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 64 °F.

Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.50 ft1.46 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.00 ft – 3.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.13 ft – 10.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.04 ft – 10.19 ft
Highest on record: 24.40 ftJune 30, 2007
Forecast peak: 4.90 ftThursday, October 22 at 07:00 AM

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 6 to 8 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 10 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about 3.5 feet higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
27.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 5 to 7 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 9 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about 2.5 feet higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
26.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 4 to 6 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 8 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about 1.5 feet higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
25.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 3 to 5 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 7 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about a half foot higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
24.50 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 2.5 to 4.5 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths over 6 feet. Floodwaters begin to exceed the levels reached by the June 30...2007 flood crest.
24.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 2 to 4 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 6 feet. Floodwaters begin to approach the levels reached by the June 30...2007 flood crest.
23.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 5 feet.
22.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths up to 2 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 4 feet.
21.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Shallow flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 3 feet.
20.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks... and on some low-lying streets. Shallow residential flooding also occurs in these areas and in Scotland Park. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to two feet.
19.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... extensive street flooding and shallow residential flooding occurs. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls along the Wichita River experience shallow... short duration flood depths up to a foot.
18.00 ft: In Wichita Falls... nuisance flooding occurs on some local streets. Agricultural areas upstream from town experience brief overflows.
3.96 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: 24 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.40 ft	June 30, 2007
2	24.00 ft	October 3, 1941
3	23.41 ft	June 1, 1987
4	22.71 ft	June 4, 1941
5	21.42 ft	August 4, 1950
6	21.31 ft	May 24, 2015
7	20.88 ft	October 5, 1955
8	20.51 ft	August 19, 2008
9	20.45 ft	May 5, 1990
10	20.44 ft	August 15, 1971

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 77° 50° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 80° 55° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 81° 58° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 82° 64° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 79° 62° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 76° 63° – Wind 14 mph

26 Mon 77° 51° 0.01 in Wind 21 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Wichita River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wichita River near SeymourRiver gauge, Wichita River	9.81 ft	Very high	−0.59 ft	51 mi
Wichita River near MabelleRiver gauge, Wichita River	0.74 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	36 mi
Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa ParkRiver gauge, Wichita River	10.80 ft	Very high	+2.89 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Holliday Creek at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Holliday Creek	1.45 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	2.6 mi
N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir near Iowa PkReservoir, N Fk Buffalo Creek Reservoir	1,045.63 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Lake Arrowhead near HenriettaLake, Lake Arrowhead	920.82 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Red River near BurkburnettRiver gauge, Red River	4.53 ft	High	−0.37 ft	14 mi
Little Wichita River near Archer CityRiver gauge, Little Wichita River	4.58 ft	High	−0.12 ft	18 mi
Little Wichita River above HenriettaRiver gauge, Little Wichita River	6.17 ft	Low	−0.18 ft	18 mi
Beaver Creek near ElectraRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	17.60 ft	Below flood stage	+2.49 ft	21 mi
Deep Red Creek near RandlettRiver gauge, Deep Red Creek	2.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Wichita River at Wichita Falls?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 14.04 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Wichita River at Wichita Falls in late October?

The median for late October is 2.50 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.00 ft and 3.41 ft, based on 37 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 Wichita Falls today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM CDT, the water level was 3.96 ft. Up 0.93 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wichita River at Wichita Falls rising or falling?

Up 0.93 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.57 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Wichita River at Wichita Falls normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wichita River at Wichita Falls?

The highest level on record is 24.40 ft on June 30, 2007.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07312500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.90956, -98.53367 (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	3.96 ft	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional
Flow	306 cfs	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional
Water temperature	64 °F	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional

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