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Little Wichita River near Archer City water level

River gauge, Little Wichita River, Texas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.63ft Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.3 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 27.03 ft

History

History
46810ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2046810ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
5810ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 205810ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
5101520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20265101520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
5101520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265101520ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Little Wichita River near Archer City, where the gauge shows 4.63 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.29 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.34 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.25 ft, a difference of +0.38 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.28 ft – 9.70 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.29 ft0.34 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.92 ft – 5.00 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year
4.25 ft+0.38 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.28 ft – 9.70 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.25 ft – 12.86 ft
Highest on record
27.03 ftMay 16, 1989

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
127.03 ftMay 16, 1989
226.50 ftMay 20, 2015
326.34 ftDecember 22, 1991
426.18 ftOctober 31, 1941
525.91 ftAugust 2, 1950
625.87 ftJune 17, 2015
725.78 ftMay 3, 1990
825.67 ftSeptember 17, 1936
925.63 ftOctober 13, 1981
1025.63 ftMay 31, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Wichita River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Little Wichita River above HenriettaRiver gauge, Little Wichita River 6.26 ft Normal −0.21 ft 24 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Kickapoo near Archer CityLake, Lake Kickapoo 1,041.97 ft Normal ±0 10 mi
Lake Arrowhead near HenriettaLake, Lake Arrowhead 920.84 ft Normal −0.02 ft 16 mi
Holliday Creek at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Holliday Creek 1.51 ft Normal +0.01 ft 17 mi
Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa ParkRiver gauge, Wichita River 9.24 ft Very high +1.45 ft 17 mi
Wichita River at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Wichita River 2.89 ft High −0.71 ft 18 mi
S Side Canal near DundeeCanal gauge, S Side Canal 4.21 ft Normal +0.02 ft 21 mi
Diversion Lake near DundeeLake, Diversion Lake 1,051.12 ft Very high −0.02 ft 21 mi
W Fk Trinity River at US Hwy 281 near WindthorstRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River 2.48 ft Very high −0.13 ft 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Little Wichita River near Archer City higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.38 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.25 ft.

What is a normal level for the Little Wichita River near Archer City in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.29 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.92 ft and 5.00 ft, based on 30 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 Little Wichita River near Archer City today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 4.63 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Wichita River near Archer City rising or falling?

Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.35 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Wichita River near Archer City normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Wichita River near Archer City?

The highest level on record is 27.03 ft on May 16, 1989.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07314500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.66260, -98.61311 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.63 ft 2026-10-20 18:30 Provisional
Flow 0.3 cfs 2026-10-20 18:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Wichita River near Archer City (usgs:07314500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/little-wichita-river-near-archer-city

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