Washita River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Washita River is flowing at 876 cfs near Dickson, OK — 213% of normal for the date and down 32% in 24 hours. 8 of 8 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 876 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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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 876 cfs — 213% of normal, down 32% since yesterday. Along the river, 7 of 8 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 21% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Alex (+30%); dropping at Dickson (-32%) and Pauls Valley (-31%).
Highest against normal: Dickson at 213%. Lowest: Hammon at 0%.
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
- Cheyenne1,915 ft 0.6 cfs24%
- Hammon1,662 ft 0 cfs0%
- Foss1,574 ft 3.1 cfs55%
- Clinton1,482 ft 4.8 cfs28%
- Anadarko1,175 ft 19 cfs14%
- Alex991 ft 37 cfs19%
- Pauls Valley856 ft 27 cfs11%
- Dickson665 ft 876 cfs213%
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 (21%).
Washita River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Washita River Near Cheyenne OK
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07316500 |
0.6 cfs | 24% | 0% | 5.54 ft | 8.0 ft below | 1,915 ft |
|
Washita River Near Hammon OK
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 07324200 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 7.01 ft | · | 1,662 ft |
|
Washita River Near Foss OK
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07324400 |
3.1 cfs | 55% | -3% | 6.15 ft | · | 1,574 ft |
|
Washita River Near Clinton OK
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07325000 |
4.8 cfs | 28% | -59% | 4.09 ft | 13.9 ft below | 1,482 ft |
|
Washita River At Anadarko OK
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07326500 |
19 cfs | 14% | -8% | 6.50 ft | 12.5 ft below | 1,175 ft |
|
Washita River At Alex OK
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07328100 |
37 cfs | 19% | +30% | -0.04 ft | 28.0 ft below | 991 ft |
|
Washita River Near Pauls Valley OK
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 07328500 |
27 cfs | 11% | -31% | 3.15 ft | 25.9 ft below | 856 ft |
|
Washita River Near Dickson OK
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07331000 |
876 cfs | 213% | -32% | 8.48 ft | 18.5 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Washita River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Washita River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
About the Washita River
How is the Washita River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Washita River is flowing at 876 cfs near Dickson, OK, about 213% of normal for the date. Across its 8 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 876 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 21% 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.