Major Flood
22 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
28 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 6 to 8 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 10 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about 3.5 feet higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
27 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 5 to 7 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 9 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about 2.5 feet higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
26 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 4 to 6 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 8 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about 1.5 feet higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
25 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 3 to 5 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 7 feet. Floodwaters reach levels about a half foot higher than the June 30...2007 flood crest.
24.5 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 2.5 to 4.5 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths over 6 feet. Floodwaters begin to exceed the levels reached by the June 30...2007 flood crest.
24 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 2 to 4 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 6 feet. Floodwaters begin to approach the levels reached by the June 30...2007 flood crest.
23 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 5 feet.
22 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Flood depths up to 2 feet occur in an area north of Sixth Street and east of Scott Avenue. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 4 feet.
21 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks. Shallow flooding occurs in homes north of Third Street and in Tanglewood Hollow... and in Scotland Park. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to 3 feet.
20 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive flooding occurs in Harrell and Lucy Parks... and on some low-lying streets. Shallow residential flooding also occurs in these areas and in Scotland Park. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls experience widespread flood depths up to two feet.
19 ft
In Wichita Falls... extensive street flooding and shallow residential flooding occurs. Agricultural areas upstream and downstream from Wichita Falls along the Wichita River experience shallow... short duration flood depths up to a foot.
18 ft
In Wichita Falls... nuisance flooding occurs on some local streets. Agricultural areas upstream from town experience brief overflows.
17 ft
Near bankfull levels occur along the river in Wichita and Clay counties.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2007 | 24.4 ft | 10,100 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1941 | 24 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| May 31, 1987 | 23.41 ft | 9,730 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wichita River at Wichita Falls?
The Wichita River at Wichita Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07312500) 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 Wichita River at Wichita Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wichita River at Wichita Falls is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Wichita River at Wichita Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wichita County, Texas at coordinates 33.9095°N, 98.5337°W. USGS site number: 07312500. 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.