Major Flood
24 ft
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by overflow depths up to 8 feet... with devastating currents. The Washita River isolates Lindsay when the stage rises to 24 feet... blocking State Highway 19 east and west of town. Secions of Lindsay overflow when the stage rises above 20 feet. Near the time of crest... very serious inundation affects most homes and and businesses.
25 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by overflow depths up to 7 feet... with devastating currents. The Washita River isolates Lindsay when the stage rises to 24 feet... blocking State Highway 19 east and west of town. Secions of Lindsay overflow when the stage rises above 20 feet... with widespread inundation of homes and businesses to be seen near the time of crest.
24 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by overflow depths up to 6 feet... with very dangerous currents. The Washita River isolates Lindsay... blocking State Highway 19 east and west of town... with serious overflows to residential and business areas.
23 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by overflow depths up to 5 feet... with dangerous currents. The Washita River floods low-lying business and residential areas in southwest Lindsay.
22 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by overflow depths up to 4 feet... with dangerous currents. The Washita River inundates low-lying residential streets at the outskirts of Lindsay.
21 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville will see overflow depths near 3 feet. The Washita River may inundate low-lying streets at the outskirts of Lindsay.
20 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville will see overflow depths near 2 feet. The Washita River approaches the outskirts of Lindsay.
19 ft
Agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by shallow flooding.
18 ft
Agricultural lands and oilfields from near Lindsay to near Maysville are covered by shallow flooding.
17 ft
Near bankfull levels occur along the river from near Lindsay to near Maysville.
16 ft
The river remains wihtin its banks from near Lindsay to near Maysville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2015 | 25.6 ft | — |
| Aug 22, 2007 | 23.5 ft | — |
| May 9, 1993 | 22.23 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LNDO2
River
Washita River
County
Garvin, OK
Coordinates
34.8181°N, 97.5983°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Washita River at Lindsay?
The Washita River at Lindsay 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 Washita River at Lindsay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Washita River at Lindsay is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Washita River at Lindsay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma at coordinates 34.8181°N, 97.5983°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.