Rivers in Oklahoma
Cimarron River near Buffalo
Below flood stage
3.17ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 9:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 9.74 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftFlood depths up to three feet cover croplands... pastures... and other low-lying areas near the river. Areas affected extend from near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line... downstream to near Freedom. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks... to avoid being isolated by deep water in side channels.
- 11.00 ftFlood depths up to two feet cover croplands... pastures... and other low-lying areas near the river. Areas affected extend from near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line... downstream to near Freedom. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks... to avoid being isolated by deep water in side channels.
- 10.00 ftFlood depths up to a foot affect croplands... pastures... and other low-lying areas near the river. Areas affected extend from near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line... downstream to near Freedom. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks... to avoid being isolated by deep water in side channels.
- 9.00 ftShallow flooding affects croplands... pastures... and other low-lying areas near the river. Areas affected extend from near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line... downstream to near Freedom. Cattle and other property should be relocated to places which are higher than nearby river banks... to avoid being isolated for several hours by water in side channels.
- 8.00 ftSome inundation of low-lying areas may occur near the river. Areas affected extend from near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line... downstream to near Freedom.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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 17, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1985.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9, 2019 | 9.74 ft |
| 2 | May 27, 2019 | 9.09 ft |
| 3 | May 27, 1987 | 9.04 ft |
| 4 | April 24, 1987 | 8.82 ft |
| 5 | May 8, 2007 | 8.71 ft |
| 6 | June 12, 1989 | 8.63 ft |
| 7 | May 22, 2019 | 8.56 ft |
| 8 | May 2, 1993 | 8.43 ft |
| 9 | April 29, 1985 | 8.41 ft |
| 10 | May 18, 1989 | 8.34 ft |
| 11 | June 11, 1985 | 8.33 ft |
| 12 | August 11, 2020 | 8.23 ft |
| 13 | July 23, 2023 | 8.20 ft |
| 14 | May 5, 1987 | 8.19 ft |
| 15 | April 13, 1985 | 8.11 ft |
| 16 | August 7, 2007 | 7.87 ft |
| 17 | July 3, 2014 | 7.69 ft |
| 18 | June 15, 2007 | 7.51 ft |
| 19 | August 10, 2013 | 7.49 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 23, 2023: 8.20 ft
- August 11, 2020: 8.23 ft
- May 27, 2019: 9.09 ft
- May 22, 2019: 8.56 ft
- May 9, 2019: 9.74 ft
- July 3, 2014: 7.69 ft
- August 10, 2013: 7.49 ft
- August 7, 2007: 7.87 ft
- June 15, 2007: 7.51 ft
- May 8, 2007: 8.71 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.
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.