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LITTLE WASHITA RIVER
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Little Washita River
was last observed at
51
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
100
acre-ft of water today; about 117%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
43 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-04-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
3,345 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah
reporting a streamflow rate of 134 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Washita River Near Cyril
with a gauge stage of 10.53 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Little Washita River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,352 ft, the
Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 4 streamgages of the Little Washita River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-04-14 |
| Discharge Volume | 100 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
50.59 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -67.94 cfs (-57.32%) |
| Percent of Normal | 116.6% |
| Maximum |
3,345.0 cfs
2025-04-30 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril
USGS 073274406 |
0 cfs | 3.80 ft | ||||||
|
Little Washita River Near Cyril
USGS 07327442 |
2 cfs | 10.53 ft | -14.72 | |||||
|
Little Washita River Near Cement
USGS 07327447 |
39 cfs | 3.78 ft | -65.77 | |||||
|
Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah
USGS 07327550 |
134 cfs | 7.61 ft | -54.74 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It begins in the Wichita Mountains and flows for 57 miles before it joins the Washita River near Chickasha. The river's name comes from the Washita word for "river of little rocks." The Little Washita River has been an important source of water for agriculture and recreational activities. The river's watershed includes several reservoirs, including the Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka, which were formed by dams built in the early 20th century. The reservoirs provide water for irrigation and serve as recreation areas for fishing, boating, and camping. The Little Washita River has a rich history as an important source of water for the region and continues to play a vital role in the area's economy and culture.
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