Wichita River near Seymour water level
River gauge, Wichita River, Texas, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,160 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Wichita River near Seymour shows 10.47 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 6.84 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.64 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.93 ft, a difference of +3.54 ft. The record high is 17.81 ft, set on June 12, 2024.
The level is falling, down 2.73 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.77 ft and 15.91 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.84 ft3.64 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.17 ft – 7.28 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.93 ft+3.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.77 ft – 15.91 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.77 ft – 15.31 ft
- Highest on record
- 17.81 ftJune 12, 2024
High water at Wichita River near Seymour
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.81 ft | June 12, 2024 |
| 2 | 17.75 ft | September 20, 1965 |
| 3 | 17.42 ft | April 26, 2025 |
| 4 | 17.20 ft | July 19, 1967 |
| 5 | 17.17 ft | June 11, 2024 |
| 6 | 17.17 ft | October 19, 1965 |
| 7 | 17.05 ft | October 18, 1960 |
| 8 | 17.04 ft | April 30, 2025 |
| 9 | 16.88 ft | September 15, 2005 |
| 10 | 16.85 ft | May 21, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Wichita River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita River near MabelleRiver gauge, Wichita River | 0.71 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Wichita River at FM 368 near Iowa ParkRiver gauge, Wichita River | 7.73 ft | Normal | −2.06 ft | 41 mi |
| Wichita River at Wichita FallsRiver gauge, Wichita River | 3.56 ft | Very high | −3.69 ft | 51 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos River at SeymourRiver gauge, Brazos River | 3.75 ft | Very high | −0.97 ft | 11 mi |
| Lake Kemp near MabelleLake, Lake Kemp | 1,138.99 ft | Normal | +0.45 ft | 14 mi |
| Millers Creek Reservoir near BomartonReservoir, Millers Creek Reservoir | 1,328.61 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| S Wichita River near BenjaminRiver gauge, S Wichita River | 9.95 ft | Very high | −3.29 ft | 24 mi |
| N Wichita River near TruscottRiver gauge, N Wichita River | 7.24 ft | Very high | −0.86 ft | 24 mi |
| Millers Creek near MundayRiver gauge, Millers Creek | 2.28 ft | High | −0.93 ft | 26 mi |
| Diversion Lake near DundeeLake, Diversion Lake | 1,051.15 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| S Side Canal near DundeeCanal gauge, S Side Canal | 4.20 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Wichita River near Seymour higher than last year?
Yes, it is 3.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.93 ft.
What is a normal level for the Wichita River near Seymour in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.17 ft and 7.28 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 Wichita River near Seymour today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM CDT, the water level was 10.47 ft. Down 2.73 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wichita River near Seymour rising or falling?
Down 2.73 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.70 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wichita River near Seymour normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wichita River near Seymour?
The highest level on record is 17.81 ft on June 12, 2024.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07311900(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.70037, -99.38869(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 | 10.47 ft | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,160 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wichita River near Seymour (usgs:07311900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/wichita-river-near-seymour
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