Summary
Total streamflow across the
Wichita River
was last observed at
312
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
619
acre-ft of water today; about 176%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
177 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-04-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at
10,500 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 8.03 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.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 619 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
312.0 cfs
-16.0 cfs (-4.88%) |
| Percent of Normal | 176.17% |
| Maximum |
10,500.0 cfs
2025-04-27 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
USGS 07311900 |
312 cfs | 8.03 ft | -4.88 | |||||
|
Wichita Rv Nr Mabelle
USGS 07312100 |
1 cfs | 1.25 ft | -44.35 | |||||
|
Wichita Rv At Fm 368 Nr Iowa Park
USGS 07312330 |
1220 cfs | 6.49 ft | ||||||
|
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
USGS 07312500 |
29 cfs | 2.23 ft | -2.36 | |||||
|
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
USGS 07312700 |
1850 cfs | 5.18 ft |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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.