Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 10 feet with very dangerous currents.
30 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 9 feet with very dangerous currents.
29 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 8 feet with very dangerous currents.
28 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 7 feet with very dangerous currents.
27 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 6 feet with very dangerous currents.
26 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 5 feet with dangerous currents.
25 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 4 feet with swift currents.
24 ft
Valley-wide flooding of croplands... pastures... and local roads occurs in southern Comanche County and Cotton County and is accompanied by flood depths up to 3 feet with swift currents.
23 ft
Flood depths up to 2 feet occur over croplands... pastures... and low-lying local roads along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
22 ft
Flood depths to 1 foot occur over croplands... pastures... and low-lying local roads along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
21 ft
Shallow flooding occurs over croplands... pastures... and low-lying local roads along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
20 ft
Some flooding of bottomlands may occur along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
19 ft
Some inundation of bottomlands may occur along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
18 ft
Some inundation of bottomlands may occur along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
17 ft
Some inundation of bottomlands may occur along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
16 ft
Some inundation of bottomlands may occur along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton County.
15 ft
Some inundation of bottomlands may occur along and near the creek in southern Comanche County and Cotton 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 20, 1983 | 30.66 ft | 50,900 cfs |
| May 25, 2015 | 29.77 ft | 32,300 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1905 | 29.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLTO2
River
East Cache Creek
County
Cotton, OK
Coordinates
34.3623°N, 98.2825°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Cache Creek near Walters?
The East Cache Creek near Walters gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07311000) 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 East Cache Creek near Walters?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Cache Creek near Walters is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Cache Creek rises?
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Where is the East Cache Creek near Walters gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cotton County, Oklahoma at coordinates 34.3623°N, 98.2825°W. USGS site number: 07311000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: East Cache Creek at Lake Ellsworth
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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.