Washita River near Carnegie
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Caddo County, Oklahoma on the Washita River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07325500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
29 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Look for near-total flood plain coverage along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped several hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. More than sixty-five hundred acres of farm lands are covered by flood depths to about 8 feet... and will be the highest water levels since flood control began at Foss Dam. Local highways are blocked... isolating rural communities and many farmsteads.
32 ft
Look for near-total flood plain coverage along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped several hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. Nearly sixty-five hundred acres of farm lands are covered by flood depths to about 7 feet... and will be the highest water levels since flood control began at Foss Dam. Local highways are blocked... isolating rural communities and many farmsteads.
31 ft
Look for near-total flood plain coverage along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped several hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. About six thousand acres of farm lands are covered by flood depths to about 6 feet... and will be the highest water levels since flood control began at Foss Dam. Local highways are blocked... isolating rural communities and many farmsteads.
30 ft
Look for wide flood plain coverage along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. More than five thousand acres of farm lands are covered by flood depths to about 5 feet... and will be the highest water levels observed since flood control began at Foss Dam. local highways may be blocked... isolating some rural communities and many farmsteads.
29 ft
Look for wide flood plain coverage along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. More than four thousand acres of farm land are coveredby flood depths to about 4 feet. Local highways may be blocked... isolating some rural communities and many farmsteads.
28 ft
Look for wide flooding along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. About four thousand acres of farm land are covered by flood depths up to about 3 feet. Local highways may be blocked... isolating a few rural communities and farmsteads.
27 ft
Look for flooding of croplands and pastures along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Some farm levees are overtopped hours before the time of crest near Carnegie. More than three thousand acres of farm land are covered by flood depths up to about 2 feet. Local roads may be overtopped... isolating a few farmsteads.
26 ft
Flooding will cover nearly fifteen hundred acres of non-leveed farm lands along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Overflow depths average about a foot or more. Weaker portions of local levees may be breached. High water in cutoff channels and tributary streams will isolate some low-lying areas for several hours.
25 ft
Shallow flooding will reach about a thousand acres of non-leveed farm lands along the Washita River valley in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. Weaker portions of local levees may be overtopped. Deeper water in cutoff channels and tributary streams will isolate some low-lying fields for a few hours.
24 ft
Near bankfull conditions occur along the Washita River in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. High water in cutoff channels and tributary streams could isolate some low-lying fields for a few hours.
23 ft
Near bankfull conditions occur along the Washita River in eastern Washita and western Caddo counties. High water in cutoff channels and tributary streams could isolate some low-lying fields for a few hours.
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 | 31.7 ft | 40,600 cfs |
| Oct 20, 1983 | 31.7 ft | 40,600 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 31.5 ft | 40,200 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1995 | 31.5 ft | 40,200 cfs |
| May 17, 1949 | 31.21 ft | 50,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Washita River near Carnegie?
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What is flood stage for Washita River near Carnegie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Washita River near Carnegie is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the Washita River near Carnegie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caddo County, Oklahoma at coordinates 35.1173°N, 98.5640°W. USGS site number: 07325500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.