Wichita River at Wichita Falls water level

Wichita River at Wichita Falls is at 5.03 ft and falling (−0.44 ft in 24 h). Very high for this time of year (654% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level5.03 ft
Flow517 cfs
Last 24 hours−0.44 ft
Vs. normal today654%
Water temp66°F
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 8:45 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07312500

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Last 7 days

16121824SatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueAction 16Flood 18Moderate 20Major 22
Wichita River at Wichita Falls, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 5.2 ft around Oct 23, 1:00 PM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 16 ft · Minor: 18 ft · Moderate: 20 ft · Major: 22 ft

Is Wichita River floatable right now?

Very high for this time of year Very high: pushy water and debris. Stay off. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

Fishing: water temperature

66°F, active water. Bass are feeding hard. Topwater early and late.

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About this gauge

Wichita River at Wichita Falls, TX · 33.9096, -98.5337. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.