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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Arkansas Red-Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Mangum
Zoom Level:16
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 13
Moderate Flood Stage: 10
Flood Stage: 8
Action Stage: 6
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 19.55 ft on 04/03/1997
(2) 19.00 ft on 05/16/1957
(3) 17.50 ft on 06/16/1938
(4) 9.35 ft on 05/23/2015
(5) 7.96 ft on 07/07/2010
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 6.28 ft on 05/31/2021
(2) 9.35 ft on 05/23/2015
(3) 7.96 ft on 07/07/2010
(4) 19.55 ft on 04/03/1997
(5) 19.00 ft on 05/16/1957
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 3.00 ft on 09/27/2000
(2) 3.60 ft on 01/01/1981
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20 High water will likely damage the highway 83 bridge and flooding may occur.
15.5 Almost all of Collingsworth County Roadside Park floods, including the restrooms. Major flooding of pastureland and farm land occurs.
12.5 Almost all of the campground and playground areas at the Collingsworth County Roadside Park is underwater. Significant flooding of ranch land occurs.
8 Lowest areas of Collingsworth County Roadside Park begin to flood, including the campground area. Flooding of ranch land also begins to occur.
Photos
(1) Looking upstream
(2) Looking downstream
(3) Water at the bottom of old bridge. Stage around 19.5 feet - April 1997.
(4) Water at the bottom of old bridge. Stage around 19.5 feet - April 1997.

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