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Wichita River near Seymour water level

River gauge, Wichita River, Texas, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

10.47ft Down 2.73 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,160 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 17.81 ft

History

History
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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

RankLevelDate
117.81 ftJune 12, 2024
217.75 ftSeptember 20, 1965
317.42 ftApril 26, 2025
417.20 ftJuly 19, 1967
517.17 ftJune 11, 2024
617.17 ftOctober 19, 1965
717.05 ftOctober 18, 1960
817.04 ftApril 30, 2025
916.88 ftSeptember 15, 2005
1016.85 ftMay 21, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 62%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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