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Washita River Flow Today

As of November 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Washita River is flowing at 460 cfs near Dickson, OK — 96% of normal for the date and down 14% in 24 hours. 8 of 8 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 460 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
8 8 reporting · upstream → down
Washita River Near Cheyenne: 11% of normalWashita River Near Hammon: 0% of normalWashita River Near Foss: 89% of normalWashita River Near Clinton: 61% of normalWashita River At Anadarko: 151% of normalWashita River At Alex: 74% of normalWashita River Near Pauls Valley: 84% of normalWashita River Near Dickson: 96% of normal
Typical gauge
79% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
460cfs Dickson
Updated
Nov 13, 1:30 AM
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River briefing · Nov 13, 2026

Washita River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Dickson, the Washita River is running 460 cfs — 96% of normal, down 14% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 8 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Dickson (-14%) and Alex (-12%).

Highest against normal: Anadarko at 151%. Lowest: Hammon at 0%.

Headwaters to mouth

How the Washita River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Cheyenne1,915 ft 0.7 cfs11%
  2. Hammon1,662 ft 0 cfs0%
  3. Foss1,574 ft 5 cfs89%
  4. Clinton1,482 ft 14 cfs61%
  5. Anadarko1,175 ft 173 cfs151%
  6. Alex991 ft 170 cfs74%
  7. Pauls Valley856 ft 233 cfs84%
  8. Dickson665 ft 460 cfs96%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Washita River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (79%).

Typical gauge 79%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal2Below normal4Near normal1Above normal0Much above normal1

Washita River flow report

8 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Washita River Near Cheyenne OK
Nov 13, 1:00 AM · USGS 07316500
0.7 cfs 11% 0% 5.55 ft 8.0 ft below 1,915 ft
Washita River Near Hammon OK
Nov 13, 1:45 AM · USGS 07324200
0 cfs 0% 0% 7.02 ft · 1,662 ft
Washita River Near Foss OK
Nov 13, 1:00 AM · USGS 07324400
5 cfs 89% +9% 6.34 ft · 1,574 ft
Washita River Near Clinton OK
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 07325000
14 cfs 61% -4% 4.53 ft 13.5 ft below 1,482 ft
Washita River At Anadarko OK
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 07326500
173 cfs 151% -9% 6.99 ft 12.0 ft below 1,175 ft
Washita River At Alex OK
Nov 13, 1:00 AM · USGS 07328100
170 cfs 74% -12% 0.86 ft 27.1 ft below 991 ft
Washita River Near Pauls Valley OK
Nov 13, 1:45 AM · USGS 07328500
233 cfs 84% -11% 4.12 ft 24.9 ft below 856 ft
Washita River Near Dickson OK
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 07331000
460 cfs 96% -14% 7.78 ft 19.2 ft below 665 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

History

Washita River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Washita River

The Washita River is a river in the south-central United States that runs through Oklahoma and Texas. It is approximately 295 miles long and has a drainage basin of 23,040 square miles. The river is named after the Washita Native American tribe who once inhabited the area. The hydrology of the river is characterized by seasonal variations in flow due to precipitation and drought conditions. The Lake Texoma Dam on the Washita River is a major source of hydroelectric power and provides water for irrigation and recreation. Other notable reservoirs on the river include the Foss Reservoir and the Fort Cobb Reservoir. The Washita River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. It also supports agricultural activities like crop irrigation and livestock watering.

FAQ

About the Washita River

How is the Washita River flowing right now?

As of November 13, 2026, the Washita River is flowing at 460 cfs near Dickson, OK, about 96% of normal for the date. Across its 8 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 460 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Washita River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Washita River is at 79% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

What is flood stage on the Washita River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Cheyenne (13.5 ft), Clinton (18.0 ft), Anadarko (19.0 ft), Alex (28.0 ft), Pauls Valley (29.0 ft), Dickson (27.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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