Cimarron River near Waynoka water level

Name: Cimarron River near Waynoka 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

5.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 28.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Cimarron River near Waynoka is at 5.55 ft, in the normal range.

It is 2.45 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.52 ft and 5.59 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: 15.10 ftMay 16, 1957

Floating and fishing near Cimarron River near Waynoka

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 2.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
15.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
14.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
13.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
12.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
11.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
10.00 ft: Expect flooding of agricultural lands... gas wells... and rural roads. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
9.00 ft: Expect shallow flooding of agricultural lands along the river. Some fields may be isolated by deep flows in cutoff channels meandering across the flood plain. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
8.00 ft: Bankfull conditions exist along the river... and some overflows may occur over some low-lying areas near the river. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
7.00 ft: Near bankfull conditions exist along the river... and some overflows may occur over some low-lying areas near the river. The river reach affected extends from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
6.00 ft: The river remains within its banks from near Freedom upstream... to the U.S. Highway 281 crossing south of Little Sahara State Park near Waynoka... to near Orienta in Major County.
5.55 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: 36 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.10 ft	May 16, 1957
2	14.50 ft	May 19, 1935
3	11.78 ft	June 23, 1957
4	11.70 ft	May 10, 1979
5	11.40 ft	July 28, 1950
6	11.32 ft	May 26, 2019
7	11.12 ft	October 9, 2018
8	10.75 ft	June 12, 2005
9	10.74 ft	May 26, 2000
10	10.70 ft	May 23, 1938

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.06 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 69° 40° – Wind 19 mph

19 Mon 73° 47° – Wind 16 mph

20 Tue 74° 51° – Wind 16 mph

21 Wed 81° 60° 0.03 in Wind 18 mph

22 Thu 83° 62° – Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 82° 66° – Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 72° 59° 0.23 in, 30% Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Cimarron River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cimarron River near ForganRiver gauge, Cimarron River	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	96 mi
Cimarron River near BuffaloRiver gauge, Cimarron River	3.34 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	33 mi
Cimarron River near DoverRiver gauge, Cimarron River	9.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	66 mi
Cimarron River near GuthrieRiver gauge, Cimarron River	7.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.41 ft	91 mi
Cimarron River near RipleyRiver gauge, Cimarron River	9.77 ft	Below flood stage	−1.18 ft	116 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Canadian River at WoodwardRiver gauge, North Canadian River	2.31 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
North Canadian River near SeilingRiver gauge, North Canadian River	3.79 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	23 mi
Salt Fork Arkansas River near AlvaRiver gauge, Salt Fork Arkansas River	2.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	24 mi
Canton Lake near CantonLake, Canton Lake	1,610.94 ft	No reference yet	±0	34 mi
North Canadian River at CantonRiver gauge, North Canadian River	11.55 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	34 mi
Medicine Lodge River near KiowaRiver gauge, Medicine Lodge River	0.03 ft	Low	−0.06 ft	43 mi
Cimarron R near ButtermilkRiver gauge, Cimarron R	1.3 cfs	Normal	±0	48 mi
Bluff Creek near ButtermilkRiver gauge, Bluff Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	49 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Cimarron River near Waynoka?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 2.45 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 Waynoka today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cimarron River near Waynoka rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cimarron River near Waynoka 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 Waynoka?

The highest level on record is 15.10 ft on May 16, 1957.

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:07158000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.51726, -98.87954 (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	5.55 ft	2026-10-19 14:30	Provisional
Flow	28.6 cfs	2026-10-19 14:30	Provisional

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