Rivers in Oklahoma
Cimarron River near Ames
Below flood stage
2.57ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.39 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftValley-wide inundation of rural areas to depths of 5 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
- 14.00 ftValley-wide inundation of rural areas to depths of 4 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
- 13.00 ftValley-wide inundation of rural areas to depths of 3 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
- 12.00 ftFlooding of rural areas to depths of 2 feet extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
- 11.00 ftFlooding of rural areas to depths of a foot extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads are affected the most by the floodwaters.
- 10.00 ftSome shallow flooding of rural areas near the river extends from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County. Farmlands... oilfields... and local roads may be affected by the floodwaters.
- 9.00 ftSome inundation of low-lying, rural areas along the river may occur from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County.
- 8.00 ftThe river remains within its banks from near Orienta in Major County... downstream to areas along the Cimarron River in extreme northeastern Blaine County... and near the State Highway 51 bridge crossing in Kingfisher County.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 17, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 2007.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 4, 2018 | 12.39 ft |
| 2 | May 9, 2019 | 12.08 ft |
| 3 | September 13, 2008 | 11.77 ft |
| 4 | June 14, 2007 | 11.77 ft |
| 5 | April 26, 2009 | 11.67 ft |
| 6 | September 12, 2008 | 11.53 ft |
| 7 | May 22, 2019 | 11.38 ft |
| 8 | May 29, 2019 | 11.21 ft |
| 9 | May 28, 2019 | 11.16 ft |
| 10 | June 9, 2008 | 10.30 ft |
| 11 | May 24, 2015 | 10.27 ft |
| 12 | May 26, 2019 | 9.93 ft |
| 13 | July 14, 2007 | 9.69 ft |
| 14 | June 16, 2007 | 9.57 ft |
| 15 | June 29, 2007 | 9.44 ft |
| 16 | June 8, 2025 | 9.33 ft |
| 17 | June 15, 2007 | 9.01 ft |
| 18 | June 25, 2018 | 8.99 ft |
| 19 | August 10, 2013 | 8.66 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 8, 2025: 9.33 ft
- May 29, 2019: 11.21 ft
- May 28, 2019: 11.16 ft
- May 26, 2019: 9.93 ft
- May 22, 2019: 11.38 ft
- May 9, 2019: 12.08 ft
- October 4, 2018: 12.39 ft
- June 25, 2018: 8.99 ft
- May 24, 2015: 10.27 ft
- August 10, 2013: 8.66 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamCimarron River at Waynoka
- DownstreamCimarron River at Dover
- Turkey Creek (OK) at Bison
- North Canadian River at Canton
- North Canadian River at Canton Lake
- Boggy Creek (N OK) at Enid at Enid Avenue
- North Boggy Creek (N OK) at Enid at Garriott Road
- Boggy Creek (N OK) at Enid at 30th Street
- Skeleton Creek at Enid
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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.