Major Flood
16.2 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
Top of levee system.
17.5 ft
Flood waters spread more over the east bank along with vast flooding of agricultural fields.
16.2 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural areas will result. Residents south of Tucker Lane may see flood waters impacting homes.
15.5 ft
Tucker Lane on the downstream west bank of the river will be covered with 1 foot of water. Homes south of Tucker Lane begin to experience minor basement flooding. More agricultural fields will be flooded.
15 ft
Flooding of agricultural areas will occur. Flood waters begin to flow across Washington Street on the west side of the river bridge and over Tucker Lane on the downstream right bank of river.
12 ft
The river will be out of its main channel and expand to a width near 600 feet wide. Expect flooding of low lying areas around the river. The Derby Park facility on the downstream east bank of the Market St bridge is inundated.
11.6 ft
The river starts to overflow its banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1998 | 16.6 ft | 60,700 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 16.19 ft | 54,200 cfs |
| May 9, 1993 | 16.08 ft | 52,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRBK1
River
Arkansas River
County
Sedgwick, KS
Coordinates
37.5443°N, 97.2756°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Derby?
The Arkansas River at Derby gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07144550) 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 Derby?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Derby is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16.2 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Derby gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas at coordinates 37.5443°N, 97.2756°W. USGS site number: 07144550. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.