-21.6 cfs (-26.31%) since yesterday
167.13% of Normal
•
5 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Wichita River
was last observed at
61
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
120
acre-ft of water today; about 167%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
36 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-04-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at
4,070 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,850 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
with a gauge stage of 7.39 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Wichita River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,174 ft, the
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour.
Last Updated
2024-04-24
Streamflow
60.5 cfs
Percent of Normal
167.13%
Maximum
4,070.0 cfs
2023-04-27
About the wichita river
The Wichita River is a tributary of the Red River of the South that flows through northern Texas. The river is approximately 176 miles in length and has a drainage basin of 2,989 square miles. The river was historically important for transportation, as it was used for trading and shipping goods. The river's hydrology has been affected by human activity, including the construction of dams and reservoirs like the Lake Wichita Reservoir and the Lake Arrowhead Dam. These reservoirs serve as sources of drinking water for nearby communities and provide recreational opportunities like fishing and boating. Agriculture is also an important use of the Wichita River basin, with crops like cotton and wheat being grown in the area. Despite its importance to the region, the Wichita River has faced challenges related to pollution and drought in recent years.
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