Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Several miles of ranch land flood. County road, just northeast of Kenton inundated. Several homes may flood. Northwest corner of the Kenton community is threatened by floodwaters.
23 ft
Approaches to the bridge on the county highway, 2 miles northeast of Kenton may become impassable. Several residents likely cutoff. Thousands of acres of ranch land flood with cattle losses possible.
20 ft
Significant ranch land flooding occurs. Damage to fences likely. Flooding along the north carrizo creek will enhance flooding at its confluence, two miles downstream from the gage site. Secondary roads may flood downstream and isolate residents. Several low water crossings in along the river are inundated and impassable.
11 ft
Bankfull stage. Water is up to the lowest natural banks but within secondary banks. Low water crossings upstream and downstream are likely flooded. Fences below the secondary bank could sustain damage. No other known threats.
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 16, 1965 | 22.32 ft | 43,400 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 22.31 ft | 31,154 cfs |
| Jun 24, 1977 | 21.62 ft | 37,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KENO2
River
Cimarron River (OK)
County
Cimarron, OK
Coordinates
36.9267°N, 102.9586°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cimarron River (OK) at Kenton?
The Cimarron River (OK) at Kenton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07154500) 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 (OK) at Kenton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cimarron River (OK) at Kenton is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cimarron River (OK) rises?
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Where is the Cimarron River (OK) at Kenton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cimarron County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.9267°N, 102.9586°W. USGS site number: 07154500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cimarron River (KS) near Elkhart
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, 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.