Cimarron River near Forgan water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.56ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 14.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Cimarron River near Forgan is at 2.56 ft, in the normal range.

It is 2.44 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.56 ft and 2.58 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: 8.10 ftOctober 20, 1965

Floating and fishing near Cimarron River near Forgan

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

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 2.44 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

5.00 ft: Expect minor overflows of low lying banks along the cimarron river in northern beaver county.
2.56 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: 12 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.10 ft	October 20, 1965
2	6.95 ft	May 30, 1976
3	6.34 ft	September 29, 1966
4	5.92 ft	May 16, 2003
5	5.88 ft	April 20, 2004
6	5.88 ft	April 20, 2004
7	5.88 ft	July 9, 2023
8	5.75 ft	August 9, 1967
9	5.70 ft	May 26, 2010
10	5.62 ft	June 27, 1967

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Cimarron River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cimarron River near BuffaloRiver gauge, Cimarron River	3.31 ft	Below flood stage	±0	66 mi
Cimarron River near WaynokaRiver gauge, Cimarron River	5.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	96 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaver River at BeaverRiver gauge, Beaver River	2.31 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Crooked Creek near EnglewoodRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	2.34 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Cimarron River near Forgan?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 2.44 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 Forgan today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cimarron River near Forgan rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cimarron River near Forgan 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 Forgan?

The highest level on record is 8.10 ft on October 20, 1965.

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:07156900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.01114, -100.49182 (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	2.56 ft	2026-10-18 21:00	Provisional
Flow	14.6 cfs	2026-10-18 21:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cimarron River near Forgan (usgs:07156900). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/cimarron-river-near-forgan

How we check values

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer