Smoky Hill River Near Oakley (OKYK1)
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Flood Stage: 9 Feet
Latest Stage: 3.89
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
13 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
11 |
Flood Stage: |
9 |
Action Stage: |
8 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 15.20 ft on 05/30/1938
(2) 11.02 ft on 06/17/1955
(3) 10.85 ft on 08/23/1969
(4) 10.79 ft on 06/11/1951
(5) 9.93 ft on 07/11/1957
(6) 9.58 ft on 06/08/1962
(7) 9.55 ft on 10/07/1947
(8) 9.38 ft on 06/29/2014
(9) 9.20 ft on 09/07/1996
(10) 9.03 ft on 09/10/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 4.55 ft on 08/09/2023
(2) 4.38 ft on 10/13/2022
(3) 7.03 ft on 05/18/2021
(4) 6.16 ft on 08/29/2020
(5) 9.03 ft on 09/10/2019
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(6) 6.96 ft on 10/03/2018
(7) 6.30 ft on 05/10/2017
(8) 6.35 ft on 05/30/2016
(9) 5.65 ft on 05/28/2015
(10) 9.38 ft on 06/29/2014
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Low Water Records
(1) 3.64 ft on 11/21/2016
(2) 3.70 ft on 01/01/1980
(3) 3.70 ft on 09/23/2017
(4) 3.91 ft on 08/30/2018
Smoky Hill River Near Arnold (ARNK1)
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
Flood Stage: 7 Feet
Latest Stage: 0.12
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
11 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
9 |
Flood Stage: |
7 |
Action Stage: |
6 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 19.00 ft on 05/30/1938
(2) 11.55 ft on 06/17/1955
(3) 9.61 ft on 07/11/1972
(4) 9.37 ft on 07/25/1973
(5) 8.96 ft on 06/09/1962
(6) 8.41 ft on 06/14/2007
(7) 8.38 ft on 08/24/1969
(8) 7.95 ft on 07/20/1993
(9) 7.95 ft on 06/08/1975
(10) 7.94 ft on 09/16/1962
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Recent Crests
(1) 7.46 ft on 06/19/2018
(2) 7.22 ft on 06/30/2014
(3) 7.44 ft on 08/24/2012
(4) 7.06 ft on 04/23/2010
(5) 8.41 ft on 06/14/2007
(6) 4.31 ft on 08/21/2006
(7) 2.99 ft on 06/19/2003
(8) 2.89 ft on 07/28/2002
(9) 6.84 ft on 09/13/2001
(10) 4.52 ft on 06/24/2000
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River At Cedar Bluff Reservoir (ELSK1)
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Flood Stage: Not available
Latest Stage: 2124.39
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Historic Crests
(1) 2,154.90 ft on 07/02/1951
(2) 2,145.54 ft on 07/22/2000
(3) 2,144.27 ft on 09/20/2001
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Recent Crests
(1) 2,134.74 ft on 05/25/2020
(2) 2,132.01 ft on 06/27/2010
(3) 2,132.54 ft on 10/01/2005
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Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River Above Schoenchen (SCNK1)
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Flood Stage: Not available
Latest Stage: 2.84
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Historic Crests
(1) 16.55 ft on 07/21/1993
(2) 13.89 ft on 08/02/1999
(3) 11.23 ft on 04/07/1998
(4) 11.00 ft on 10/09/2018
(5) 10.93 ft on 04/17/2016
(6) 10.85 ft on 01/11/2003
(7) 10.84 ft on 08/24/2010
(8) 10.62 ft on 09/18/2001
(9) 10.46 ft on 07/10/2014
(10) 9.48 ft on 11/16/1996
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Recent Crests
(1) 11.00 ft on 10/09/2018
(2) 10.93 ft on 04/17/2016
(3) 10.46 ft on 07/10/2014
(4) 10.84 ft on 08/24/2010
(5) 4.96 ft on 08/17/2006
(6) 10.85 ft on 01/11/2003
(7) 3.23 ft on 07/29/2002
(8) 10.62 ft on 09/18/2001
(9) 6.86 ft on 06/30/2000
(10) 13.89 ft on 08/02/1999
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Smoky Hill River Below Schoenchen (SCSK1)
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
Flood Stage: 11 Feet
Latest Stage: 2.52
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
17 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
14 |
Flood Stage: |
11 |
Action Stage: |
10 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 17.60 ft on 07/21/1993
(2) 13.57 ft on 04/14/1987
(3) 12.42 ft on 06/01/2007
(4) 12.22 ft on 05/22/2019
(5) 11.42 ft on 10/10/2018
(6) 10.59 ft on 08/25/2019
(7) 10.52 ft on 08/24/2010
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 10.59 ft on 08/25/2019
(2) 12.22 ft on 05/22/2019
(3) 11.42 ft on 10/10/2018
(4) 10.45 ft on 04/17/2016
(5) 9.70 ft on 07/10/2014
(6) 10.52 ft on 08/24/2010
(7) 12.42 ft on 06/01/2007
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Smoky Hill River Near Pfeifer (PFRK1)
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Flood Stage: Not available
Latest Stage: 1.15
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Historic Crests
Currently none available.
Recent Crests
Currently none available.
Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Return to TopFlood Flow: Not available
Latest Flow: n/a
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
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Moderate Flood Stage: |
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Flood Stage: |
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Action Stage: |
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Low Stage (in feet): |
0 |
Historic Crests
Currently none available.
Recent Crests
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River At Ellsworth (ELWK1)
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Flood Stage: 20 Feet
Latest Stage: 1.42
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
27 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
24 |
Flood Stage: |
20 |
Action Stage: |
18 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 30.07 ft on 07/22/1993
(2) 27.20 ft on 06/01/1938
(3) 25.70 ft on 08/13/1927
(4) 25.57 ft on 07/23/1993
(5) 24.85 ft on 07/26/1990
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 11.66 ft on 06/06/2022
(2) 14.68 ft on 05/27/2021
(3) 21.43 ft on 06/22/2020
(4) 20.90 ft on 05/26/2019
(5) 23.04 ft on 10/10/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River At Kanopolis Lake (KANK1)
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Flood Stage: Not available
Latest Stage: 1461.74
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
1508 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
0 |
Flood Stage: |
0 |
Action Stage: |
0 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 1,506.98 ft on 07/14/1951
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Recent Crests
(1) 1,506.98 ft on 07/14/1951
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Low Water Records
(1) 1,452.55 ft on 12/11/1988
Smoky Hill River At Lindsborg (LNSK1)
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NOTE: Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Flood Stage: 21 Feet
Latest Stage: 6.17
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
33.9 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
29 |
Flood Stage: |
21 |
Action Stage: |
19 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 33.90 ft on 05/28/1903
(2) 33.10 ft on 01/01/1901
(3) 32.55 ft on 06/03/1938
(4) 32.46 ft on 10/20/1941
(5) 31.30 ft on 08/17/1927
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Recent Crests
(1) 14.83 ft on 06/10/2022
(2) 18.14 ft on 05/27/2021
(3) 15.51 ft on 06/26/2020
(4) 24.23 ft on 06/24/2019
(5) 24.00 ft on 05/22/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River Near Mentor (MTRK1)
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NOTE: Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Flood Stage: 20 Feet
Latest Stage: 3.71
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
28 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
24 |
Flood Stage: |
20 |
Action Stage: |
18 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 24.65 ft on 06/24/2019
(2) 24.05 ft on 07/04/2019
(3) 21.47 ft on 05/22/2019
(4) 21.09 ft on 07/31/2013
(5) 20.99 ft on 05/08/2007
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Recent Crests
(1) 11.60 ft on 06/05/2022
(2) 14.87 ft on 05/21/2021
(3) 12.36 ft on 06/27/2020
(4) 24.05 ft on 07/04/2019
(5) 24.65 ft on 06/24/2019
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Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River Near New Cambria (NCMK1)
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NOTE: Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Flood Stage: 27 Feet
Latest Stage: 4.76
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
33.1 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
30 |
Flood Stage: |
27 |
Action Stage: |
25 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 31.72 ft on 06/25/1993
(2) 31.60 ft on 07/22/1993
(3) 31.45 ft on 07/15/1993
(4) 31.42 ft on 05/25/2007
(5) 31.12 ft on 05/07/2007
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Recent Crests
(1) 18.79 ft on 05/27/2022
(2) 23.83 ft on 05/28/2021
(3) 26.39 ft on 05/26/2020
(4) 27.60 ft on 07/05/2019
(5) 29.94 ft on 06/24/2019
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Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River Near Abilene (ABIK1)
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Flood Stage: 0 KCFS
Latest Flow: n/a
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
33 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
30 |
Flood Stage: |
27 |
Action Stage: |
22 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 34.00 ft on 07/14/1951
(2) 32.30 ft on 05/29/1903
(3) 32.10 ft on 07/22/1993
(4) 31.97 ft on 09/29/1973
(5) 31.88 ft on 10/12/1973
(6) 30.94 ft on 07/16/1993
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Recent Crests
(1) 30.00 ft on 07/05/2019
(2) 29.75 ft on 05/23/2019
(3) 30.35 ft on 05/26/2007
(4) 29.30 ft on 05/09/2007
(5) 26.80 ft on 10/22/1998
(6) 29.85 ft on 05/30/1995
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Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River At Enterprise (ENTK1)
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NOTE: Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Flood Stage: 26 Feet
Latest Stage: 5.73
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
40 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
27 |
Flood Stage: |
26 |
Action Stage: |
21 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 33.96 ft on 07/14/1951
(2) 33.95 ft on 07/22/1993
(3) 32.62 ft on 07/16/1993
(4) 32.00 ft on 05/01/1903
(5) 30.98 ft on 07/06/2019
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Recent Crests
(1) 8.03 ft on 07/06/2023
(2) 20.10 ft on 07/03/2022
(3) 23.26 ft on 05/17/2021
(4) 8.80 ft on 10/01/2020
(5) 23.41 ft on 05/27/2020
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Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Smoky Hill River Near Junction City (JUCK1)
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Flood Stage: 0 KCFS
Latest Flow: n/a
Current Warnings/Statements/Advisories:None currently.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
44 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
32 |
Flood Stage: |
22 |
Action Stage: |
17 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 35.90 ft on 07/12/1951
(2) 23.80 ft on 06/05/2005
(3) 23.50 ft on 05/24/1995
(4) 23.46 ft on 05/25/2019
(5) 23.20 ft on 05/12/1993
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Recent Crests
(1) 23.46 ft on 05/25/2019
(2) 20.30 ft on 05/08/2007
(3) 23.80 ft on 06/05/2005
(4) 21.45 ft on 11/03/1998
(5) 15.33 ft on 04/01/1998
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Low Water Records
Currently none available.