Cimarron River (NM) at Springer
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftMajor flooding is occurring along the Cimarron River in the Springer area. The state highway 21 bridge in Springer is under water and should be considered impassable. Homes and businesses along the river are being inundated, especially in the area from south of Colbert Avenue between Second and Fourth streets in Springer.
- 18.00 ftSignificant flooding is occurring along the Cimarron River in the Springer area. Flood waters have overtopped or could soon overtop the state highway 21 bridge in Springer. Homes and businesses along the river are being flooded, especially in the area south of Colbert Avenue between Second and Fourth streets.
- 14.00 ftThe Cimarron River is overtopping its natural banks with adjacent pasture and farm land being flooded. Water is approaching the bottom of the state highway 21 bridge in Springer. Further river rises could result in debris against the bridge allowing water to flow over the bridge road surface or the approaches to the bridge.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 1904.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 29, 1904 | 22.04 ft |
| 2 | June 18, 1965 | 19.96 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 1958 | 10.55 ft |
| 4 | April 23, 1942 | 10.11 ft |
| 5 | April 30, 1999 | 9.26 ft |
| 6 | July 28, 1971 | 9.20 ft |
| 7 | May 20, 1979 | 8.35 ft |
| 8 | August 12, 1990 | 7.92 ft |
| 9 | May 30, 1995 | 7.28 ft |
| 10 | June 3, 1937 | 7.28 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 30, 1999: 9.26 ft
- May 30, 1995: 7.28 ft
- August 12, 1990: 7.92 ft
- May 20, 1979: 8.35 ft
- July 28, 1971: 9.20 ft
- June 18, 1965: 19.96 ft
- June 6, 1958: 10.55 ft
- April 23, 1942: 10.11 ft
- June 3, 1937: 7.28 ft
- September 29, 1904: 22.04 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 18 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.