Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Water begins to overtop the levee.
27 ft
Preparations are made to install Stop logs at Highway 77 on Summit Street Bridge at the levee.
21 ft
Preperations are made to close West 166 Highway. Stop-logs are installed on West Madison Avenue at the levee.
14 ft
The Water Plant takes precautions on water well pump houses west of the Arkansas River.
11 ft
Flooding of agricultural lands can be expected with bank overflows on west side of river. West Chestnut Avenue west of the river floods, expect road closure.
10 ft
The river is at the top of its banks.
8 ft
The city begins to check and start closing storm water flood gates.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2019 | 20.91 ft | 70,621 cfs |
| May 28, 2019 | 20.48 ft | 67,500 cfs |
| May 23, 2019 | 20.22 ft | 65,613 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Arkansas River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Arkansas City?
The Arkansas River at Arkansas City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07146500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Arkansas River at Arkansas City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Arkansas City is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Arkansas River at Arkansas City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Arkansas River at Arkansas City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cowley County, Kansas at coordinates 37.0375°N, 97.0392°W. USGS site number: 07146500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Arkansas River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.