Rivers in Oklahoma
Cimarron River (OK) at Kenton
Below flood stage
4.52ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.32 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 28.00 ftSeveral miles of ranch land flood. County road, just northeast of Kenton inundated. Several homes may flood. Northwest corner of the Kenton community is threatened by floodwaters.
- 23.00 ftApproaches to the bridge on the county highway, 2 miles northeast of Kenton may become impassable. Several residents likely cutoff. Thousands of acres of ranch land flood with cattle losses possible.
- 20.00 ftSignificant ranch land flooding occurs. Damage to fences likely. Flooding along the north carrizo creek will enhance flooding at its confluence, two miles downstream from the gage site. Secondary roads may flood downstream and isolate residents. Several low water crossings in along the river are inundated and impassable.
- 11.00 ftBankfull stage. Water is up to the lowest natural banks but within secondary banks. Low water crossings upstream and downstream are likely flooded. Fences below the secondary bank could sustain damage. No other known threats.
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 21, 2026.
Crest history
20 crests on NOAA’s list since 1958.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 17, 1965 | 22.32 ft |
| 2 | July 30, 2017 | 22.31 ft |
| 3 | June 25, 1977 | 21.62 ft |
| 4 | August 4, 2013 | 21.47 ft |
| 5 | June 5, 1978 | 20.74 ft |
| 6 | June 8, 2013 | 20.45 ft |
| 7 | July 6, 1958 | 18.67 ft |
| 8 | August 12, 1997 | 17.64 ft |
| 9 | July 15, 2014 | 17.56 ft |
| 10 | July 30, 2014 | 17.26 ft |
| 11 | July 10, 2014 | 17.01 ft |
| 12 | July 26, 2009 | 16.54 ft |
| 13 | May 2, 1999 | 16.11 ft |
| 14 | July 29, 1997 | 16.11 ft |
| 15 | July 31, 2017 | 14.39 ft |
| 16 | August 10, 1997 | 13.96 ft |
| 17 | August 6, 1997 | 13.27 ft |
| 18 | April 22, 2010 | 11.99 ft |
| 19 | May 31, 2021 | 11.74 ft |
| 20 | August 11, 1997 | 11.73 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 31, 2021: 11.74 ft
- July 31, 2017: 14.39 ft
- July 30, 2017: 22.31 ft
- July 30, 2014: 17.26 ft
- July 15, 2014: 17.56 ft
- July 10, 2014: 17.01 ft
- August 4, 2013: 21.47 ft
- June 8, 2013: 20.45 ft
- April 22, 2010: 11.99 ft
- July 26, 2009: 16.54 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.