Arkansas River at Arkansas City
Cowley County, Kansas
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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