Washita River Flow
As of 2026-08-03, the Washita River is flowing at a combined 268 cfs across 8 USGS streamgauges — 22% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 1,191 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Washita River was last observed at 268 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 531 acre-ft of water today; about 22% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,191 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-06-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at 171,127 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Washita River Near Dickson reporting a streamflow rate of 144 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Washita River Near Hammon with a gauge stage of 7.01 ft. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Washita River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,915 ft, the Washita River Near Cheyenne.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Washita River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Washita River
All 8 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Washita River Near Cheyenne
OK
USGS 07316500
|
0 | 5.51 | 33.3 | 13% | 0 | 707 | 1,915 |
|
Washita River Near Hammon
OK
USGS 07324200
|
2 | 7.01 | 37.2 | 78% | 0 | 2,320 | 1,662 |
|
Washita River Near Foss
OK
USGS 07324400
|
2 | 6.08 | 0.0 | 35% | 0 | 2,540 | 1,574 |
|
Washita River Near Clinton
OK
USGS 07325000
|
· | 4.06 | · | 0% | 0 | 6,540 | 1,482 |
|
Washita River At Anadarko
OK
USGS 07326500
|
9 | 6.43 | -34.3 | 6% | 4 | 17,200 | 1,175 |
|
Washita River At Alex
OK
USGS 07328100
|
58 | · | 7.7 | 27% | 0 | 32,100 | 991 |
|
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
OK
USGS 07328500
|
111 | 2.91 | -5.9 | 38% | 1 | 27,200 | 856 |
|
Washita River Near Dickson
OK
USGS 07331000
|
144 | 6.55 | -2.7 | 29% | 42 | 142,000 | 665 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Track the Washita River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Washita River
How is the Washita River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-03, the Washita River is flowing at a combined 268 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 22% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Washita River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Washita River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.