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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Arkansas Red-Basin River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Arkansas River at Syracuse are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Upstream Gauge

Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	14
Moderate Flood Stage:	12
Flood Stage:	10
Action Stage:	9
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 21.80 ft on 06/17/1965
(2) 15.63 ft on 05/15/1951
(3) 14.20 ft on 06/05/1949
(4) 13.46 ft on 04/27/1942
(5) 13.30 ft on 05/31/1964
(6) 12.19 ft on 05/29/1957
(7) 11.58 ft on 05/31/1936
(8) 11.04 ft on 08/08/1929
(9) 11.01 ft on 08/09/1936
(10) 10.90 ft on 05/20/1955
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 8.65 ft on 07/29/2018
(2) 8.57 ft on 07/02/2016
(3) 9.03 ft on 08/19/2015
(4) 7.92 ft on 08/02/2014
(5) 5.87 ft on 07/11/2006
(6) 6.24 ft on 06/21/2004
(7) 4.38 ft on 06/12/2003
(8) 6.40 ft on 07/07/2002
(9) 6.53 ft on 07/16/2001
(10) 6.68 ft on 07/19/2000
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
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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18.1	At 18.1 feet, the water surface elevation will reach the lowest points of the Kansas K-27 highway bridge steel.
18	Expect extremely severe flooding along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall. Flood depths of 8 feet or more will occur as the river moves well out onto the floodplain. The golf course and fairground at Syracuse will be inundated... 2 feet or so at the fairgrounds... 6 feet or so at the park. Flooding will extend into housing areas in southern parts of Syracuse and Kendall.
13	Expect moderate flooding along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall. The river road running parallel south of the river will be inundated to depths of 2 feet in some places. Floodwaters will begin to encroach upon the fairgrounds and golf course at Syracuse.
10	Expect minor flooding of 1 foot or so along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall.

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Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

NWS Information

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Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 225-6514
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