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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.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Smoky Hill River below Schoenchen are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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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) 11.42 ft on 10/10/2018
(5) 10.52 ft on 08/24/2010
(6) 10.51 ft on 01/11/2003
(7) 10.45 ft on 04/17/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 11.42 ft on 10/10/2018
(2) 10.45 ft on 04/17/2016
(3) 9.70 ft on 07/10/2014
(4) 10.52 ft on 08/24/2010
(5) 12.42 ft on 06/01/2007
(6) 10.51 ft on 01/11/2003
(7) 2.76 ft on 08/09/2002
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.40 ft on 01/01/1980
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

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17	Prepare for major flooding along the Smoky Hill River from Schoenchen throughout southeastern Ellis County. Extensive flooding of lowlands will occur, with floodwaters of six feet or more possible near the main river channel.
14	Expect moderate flooding of three feet or more along the Smoky Hill River from Schoenchen through the southeastern portion of Ellis County. Some county roads adjacent to the river will be impassable due to rising waters.
13	Expect minor flooding of two feet or more along the Smoky Hill River from Schoenchen through the southeastern portions of Ellis County, as the river moves further out onto the floodplain. Some county roads in close proximity to the river may become impassible as rising waters cover the roads.
11	Expect minor overflows along the Smoky Hill River in the vicinity of Schoenchen, as lowland flooding of pasturelands initiates immediately adjacent to the river.
Photos (1) River Gage View Looking North (2) Staff Gages (backup) looking north

About This Location

Latitude: 38.712370° N, Longitude: 99.292370° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	11 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	Not Available	Not Available	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	1900 ft	1911 ft	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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Dodge City Weather Forecast Office
104 Airport Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-6514
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