RIVER GAUGE · NORTH WICHITA RIVER
North Wichita River at Paducah 14SE
Cottle County, Texas
Water level3.68 ft
Flow103 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood33 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29.5 ft
River is near it record stage set in 1955. Moderate lowland flooding will threaten cattle and equipment in the flood plain and close secondary roads.
- 16 ft
River will be out of it's banks and blocking secondary roads with low water crossing. Cattle and equipment in the flood plain should be moved.
- 14 ft
River will be out of it's banks and blocking secondary roads with low water crossing.
- 2.5 ft
Sand Bottom of Channel
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1955 | 29.5 ft | — |
| May 31, 1956 | 27 ft | — |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 19.76 ft | 18,100 cfs |
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