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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: Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.

Reliability of the Forecast: Forecast data shown here are guidance values only. Please refer to your local NWS office.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Smoky Hill River at Ellsworth 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:	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) 20.90 ft on 05/26/2019
(2) 23.04 ft on 10/10/2018
(3) 13.23 ft on 05/26/2011
(4) 17.08 ft on 06/12/2008
(5) 22.97 ft on 08/02/2007
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov.

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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.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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27	Major and widespread flooding is anticipated. The left bank begins to overflow into the Ellsworth area.
24	Extensive flooding of low-lying areas and roads around the area will be impacted including Highway 14. The bridge on Hwy 14 becomes flooded along with some homes around the area.
23	The road 100 feet south of the Highway 14 Bridge will become inundated with about 1 ft depth of water.
21	About 100 feet south of the Highway 14 bridge the road becomes flooded.
20	Some flooding of low-lying areas, bottom land and roads near the gage site can be expected. The Highway 14 Bridge is closed to southbound traffic at the gage site.
18	Overflows occur on the rightbank near the gage site on Highway 14 in the southwest side of town. The bridge at the gage site is closed to southbound traffic.
Photos (1) Looking upstream, stage 1.38 ft (2) Looking downstream, stage 1.38 ft (3) View of wireweight gage and DCP gage house in background

About This Location

Latitude: 38.726667° N, Longitude: 98.233333° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	20 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	1509.02 ft	1529.02 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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Wichita, KS 67209
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