Cimarron River near Ripley water level

Name: Cimarron River near Ripley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cimarron River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

10.16ft Down 2.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 3,140 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Cimarron River near Ripley reads 10.16 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.84 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 2.13 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.16 ft and 17.40 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: 28.36 ftMay 10, 1993

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 17.00 ft, still 6.84 ft away.

What happens at each level

29.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County could suffer worse damages than from the great floods in October of 1986 and May 1957 and surpass levels seen in the May 1993 flood. Flood depths up to 12 feet devastate rural lands... oil fields... and other properties... Overflows continue... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
28.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County could suffer worse damages than from the great floods in October of 1986 and May 1957 and approach levels seen in the May 1993 flood. Flood depths up to 11 feet devastate rural lands... oil fields... and other properties... Overflows continue... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
27.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County could suffer worse damages than from the great floods in October 1986 and May 1957. Flood depths up to 10 feet devastate rural lands... oil fields... and other properties. Overflows continue from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
26.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County experiences water levels higher than the great floods of May 1957... October 1986... and June 1995. Flood depths up to 9 feet inundate rural areas... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
25.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 8 feet... worse than the flooding which occurred in May 1957. The flooding also approaches depths seen in the great floods of October 1986 and June 1995. Rural lands and roads located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
24.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths near 7 feet... and the flooding surpasses water levels seen during the floods of November 1998 and March 2004. Rural lands and roads located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
23.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 6 feet... with very hazardous currents. Floodwaters approach level seen in March 2004... and agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
22.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 5 feet... with very hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated... from many hours before to many hours after the crest passes Ripley.
21.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 4 feet... with hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off... from several hours before to several hours after the crest passes Ripley.
20.00 ft: The Cimarron River valley in Payne County is covered by flood depths averaging 3 feet... with hazardous currents. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off... several hours before and after the crest passes Ripley.
19.00 ft: Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are covered by flood depths averaging 2 feet. Agricultural lands... oil wells... and water wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off for several hours... by water in side channels.
18.00 ft: Places along the Cimarron River valley in Payne County are briefly flooded to depths of about a foot. Agricultural lands and oil wells located near the river banks are inundated or cut off by water in side channels.
10.16 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: 46 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.36 ft	May 10, 1993
2	26.60 ft	May 22, 2019
3	26.39 ft	May 26, 2019
4	25.23 ft	June 10, 1995
5	24.06 ft	May 26, 2015
6	23.04 ft	March 6, 2004
7	22.87 ft	November 2, 1998
8	22.58 ft	June 30, 2007
9	22.29 ft	May 4, 1993
10	22.10 ft	April 26, 1999

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.63 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 63° 40° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 68° 43° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 73° 54° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 77° 56° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 80° 60° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 79° 62° – Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 81° 61° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Cimarron River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cimarron River near BuffaloRiver gauge, Cimarron River	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	146 mi
Cimarron River near WaynokaRiver gauge, Cimarron River	5.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	116 mi
Cimarron River near DoverRiver gauge, Cimarron River	9.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	56 mi
Cimarron River near GuthrieRiver gauge, Cimarron River	7.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.65 ft	29 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Deep Fork at WarwickRiver gauge, Deep Fork	15.5 cfs	Low	−9.8 cfs	22 mi
Black Bear Creek at PawneeRiver gauge, Black Bear Creek	1.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	26 mi
Cottonwood Creek near SewardRiver gauge, Cottonwood Creek	5.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.96 ft	34 mi
North Canadian River near HarrahRiver gauge, North Canadian River	8.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.29 ft	37 mi
Arkansas River at RalstonRiver gauge, Arkansas River	4.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.82 ft	37 mi
Skeleton Creek near LovellRiver gauge, Skeleton Creek	19.6 cfs	Normal	−12.8 cfs	38 mi
North Canadian River at Britton Rd at OKCRiver gauge, North Canadian River	6.99 ft	Below flood stage	−2.38 ft	39 mi
Wes Watkins Reservoir near McLoudReservoir, Wes Watkins Reservoir	1,070.89 ft	Very low	±0	42 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Cimarron River near Ripley?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 6.84 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 Cimarron River near Ripley today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 10.16 ft. Down 2.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cimarron River near Ripley rising or falling?

Down 2.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cimarron River near Ripley normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cimarron River near Ripley?

The highest level on record is 28.36 ft on May 10, 1993.

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:07161450 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.98589, -96.91225 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	10.16 ft	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional
Flow	3,140 cfs	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional

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