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Wichita River

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Cotton; Jefferson and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Cotton; Jefferson and other areas.
  • Water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Cotton; Jefferson and other areas.

  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Cotton; Jefferson and other areas. NWS Norman OK
  • Water temperature is 91°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. USGS gauge 07312500, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 106 ft³/s over 88 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
91°F
33°C
Streamflow
43 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.27 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 106 ft³/s over 88 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Wichita Rv at Wichita Falls, TX (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Wichita River

H: 113° L: 81°
Sunny
Sunny
107°
|
Feels like 104°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
21%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
89°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
85°
6 AM
Overcast
82°
9 AM
Overcast
91°
12 PM
Overcast
105°
3 PM
Sunny
113°
6 PM
Sunny
107°
9 PM
Light rain
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wichita River?
Wichita River is a river in Texas.
What is the water temperature at Wichita River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Wichita River in Texas is 91°F (33°C), measured by USGS gauge 07312500, 1.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Wichita River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Heat Advisory is in effect for Beckham; Washita; Caddo; Grady; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Cotton; Jefferson and other areas. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Wichita River rated?
Wichita River in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 45 reviews.
What amenities does Wichita River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Wichita River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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