RIVER GAUGE · ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas River at Deerfield
Kearny County, Kansas
Water level5.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood14 ft5,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Expect major overflows of two feet or more along the Arkansas River near Deerfield.
- 14 ft
Minor overflows along the Arkansas River near the city of Deerfield.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1999 | 12.05 ft | 2,740 cfs |
| May 29, 2001 | 11.7 ft | 2,410 cfs |
| Aug 1, 2018 | 9.44 ft | 348 cfs |
More on Arkansas River
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