Wichita River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Wichita River is flowing at 575 cfs at Wichita Falls, TX and up 96% in 24 hours. 3 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0.1 to 575 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Wichita 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 Wichita Falls, the Wichita River is running 575 cfs, up 96% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 6% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Wichita Falls (+96%); dropping at Seymour (-47%).
How the Wichita 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
- Seymour1,174 ft 522 cfs
- Mabelle1,070 ft 0.1 cfs6%
- Wichita Falls915 ft 575 cfs
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 Wichita River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (6%).
Wichita River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wichita River Near Seymour TX
Oct 22, 2:15 AM · USGS 07311900 |
522 cfs | · | -47% | 8.75 ft | · | 1,174 ft |
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Wichita River Near Mabelle TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 07312100 |
0.1 cfs | 6% | -47% | 0.73 ft | · | 1,070 ft |
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Wichita River At Fm 368 Near Iowa Park TX
Last reported Sep 24 · USGS 07312330 |
1,220 cfs | · | · | 6.49 ft | · | 976 ft |
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Wichita River At Wichita Falls TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 07312500 |
575 cfs | · | +96% | 5.31 ft | 12.7 ft below | 915 ft |
|
Wichita River Near Charlie TX
Last reported Nov 2 · USGS 07312700 |
1,850 cfs | · | · | 5.18 ft | · | 884 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 Wichita River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Wichita River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Wichita River
About the Wichita River
How is the Wichita River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Wichita River is flowing at 575 cfs at Wichita Falls, TX. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0.1 to 575 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wichita River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wichita River is at 6% 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 Wichita River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Wichita Falls (18.0 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.