Major Flood
13 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: AMCO2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Valley-wide inundation of rural areas to depths of 5 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
14 ft
Valley-wide inundation of rural areas to depths of 4 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
13 ft
Valley-wide inundation of rural areas to depths of 3 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
12 ft
Flooding of rural areas to depths of 2 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
11 ft
Flooding of rural areas to depths of a foot extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
10 ft
Some shallow flooding of rural areas near the river extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads may be affected by the floodwaters.
9 ft
Some inundation of low-lying, rural areas along the river may occur from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County.
8 ft
The river remains within its banks from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2018 | 12.39 ft | — |
| May 9, 2019 | 12.08 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 11.77 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
AMCO2
River
Cimarron River
County
Major, OK
Coordinates
36.2183°N, 98.2544°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cimarron River near Ames?
The Cimarron River near Ames gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cimarron River near Ames?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cimarron River near Ames is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Cimarron River near Ames gauge located?
The gauge is located in Major County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.2183°N, 98.2544°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.