Washita River near Pauls Valley
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Garvin County, Oklahoma on the Washita River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07328500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
Moderate Flood
31 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
The city of Pauls Valley suffers inundation of about 90 percent... about a thousand acres... in its central business and residential areas. Some areas are accessible only by boat. U.S. Highway 77 northwest of town is closed. more than thirteen thousand acres in Garvin County are affected by varied depths up to 8 feet. Flooding of rural lands near Maysville... in western Garvin County... begins hours before the crest reaches Pauls Valley.
36 ft
The city of Pauls Valley suffers inundation of about 90 percent... about a thousand acres... in its central business and residential areas. Some areas are accessible only by boat. U.S. Highway 77 northwest of town is closed. About thirteen thousand acres in Garvin County upstream from Pauls Valley are affected by varied depths up to 7 feet. Flooding of rural lands near Maysville in western Garvin County... begins hours before the crest reaches Pauls Valley.
35 ft
The city of Pauls Valley suffers inundation of about 90 percent... about a thousand acres... in its central business and residential areas... Some areas are accessible only by boat. U.S. Highway 77 northwest of town is closed. About thirteen thousand acres in Garvin County upstream from Pauls Valley are affected by varied depths up to 6 feet. Flooding of rural lands near Maysville in western Garvin County... begins hours before the crest reaches Pauls Valley.
34 ft
The city of Pauls Valley suffers inundation of about 90 percent... about a thousand acres... in its central business and residential areas... Some areas are accessible only by boat. Upstream from Pauls Valley in Garvin County... more than twelve thousand acres of rural lands are affected by varied depths up to 5 feet. Flooding of rural lands near Maysville in western Garvin County... begins hours before the crest reaches Pauls Valley.
33 ft
The city of Pauls Valley suffers inundation of the majority in its central business and residential areas. Some areas are accessible only by boat. Upstream from Pauls Valley in Garvin County... about eleven thousand acres of farmlands are affected by varied depths up to 4 feet. Flooding of rural lands near Maysville in western Garvin County... begins hours before the crest reaches Pauls Valley.
32 ft
About ten thousand acres of agricultural lands in Garvin County upstream from Pauls Valley are affected by varied depths up to 3 feet. Rural flooding near Maysville in western Garvin County begins several hours before Pauls Valley.
31 ft
Areas upstream from Pauls Valley in Garvin County are affected by varied depths depths two or more feet. Flooding of rural lands near Maysville in western Garvin County begins hours before rural areas near Pauls Valley are effected.
30 ft
In Garvin County... farmlands... rural roads... and oilfields may see varied depths averaging about a foot. Locations not actually flooded may be inaccesible for a day or more. Overflows commence in western portions of the county several hours before Pauls Valley. Maysville and other towns are not threatened by the main river.
29 ft
In Garvin County... agricultural lands... rural roads... and oilfields may see varied flood depths up to 2 feet. locations not actually flooded may be cut off from access for a day or more. Flooding commences in western portions of Garvin County several hours before Pauls Valley. Maysville and other towns are not threatened by the main river.
28 ft
Expect near bankfull flows along the valley in Garvin County except at locations where tributary streams may be flooding as they empty into the river.
27 ft
Expect near bankfull or lower flows along the valley in Garvin County except at locations where tributary streams may be flooding as they empty into the river.
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 10, 1950 | 34.879999999999995 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| May 10, 1950 | 34.879999999999995 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1945 | 34.7 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1945 | 34.7 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Oct 30, 1941 | 34.15 ft | 16,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Washita River near Pauls Valley?
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What is flood stage for Washita River near Pauls Valley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Washita River near Pauls Valley is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Washita River near Pauls Valley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma at coordinates 34.7548°N, 97.2514°W. USGS site number: 07328500. 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.