Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Low water crossing is impassible. Cattle and any other equipment near the river may need to be moved. Flooding upstream of gage at South edge of Guthrie is possible. US-83 at Guthire could flood.
14 ft
Low water crossing is impassible. Cattle and any other equipment near the river may need to be moved. Flooding upstream of gage at South edge of Guthrie is possible.
12 ft
Low water crossing is impassible. Cattle and any other equipment near the river may need to be moved.
10 ft
Low water crossing is impassible. Cattle and any other equipment near the river may need to be moved.
8 ft
Low water crossing is impassible. Cattle and any other equipment near the river may need to be moved.
6 ft
Low water crossing is impassible. Cattle and any other equipment near the river may need to be moved.
4.5 ft
Low water crossing immediately below the dam and river gage will likely be impassible. Consider issuing and RVS.
2.5 ft
Near Base Flow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1954 | 20.8 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 1986 | 19.01 ft | 13,100 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 17.23 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BPST2
River
South Wichita River
County
King, TX
Coordinates
33.6222°N, 100.2086°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Wichita River at Guthrie 6E?
The South Wichita River at Guthrie 6E gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07311783) 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 South Wichita River at Guthrie 6E?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Wichita River at Guthrie 6E is 11 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Wichita River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Wichita River at Guthrie 6E to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Wichita River at Guthrie 6E gauge located?
The gauge is located in King County, Texas at coordinates 33.6222°N, 100.2086°W. USGS site number: 07311783. 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