Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.81 ft
The levees on both banks at the Highway 281 Bridge, at the gage site, will begin to overtop.
24 ft
The sidewalk openings in the levee at the Highway 281 Bridge will start to flood.
14.11 ft
Water begins to threaten the City's Sewage Treatment Plant which is southeast of the city. Flooding will affect agricultural communities.
12.5 ft
Minor overflows begins to affect agricultural communities 3 miles upstream.
12 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land can be expected. Minor flooding begins to affect agricultural communities 3 miles upstream.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1981 | 17.7 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1973 | 14.62 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| May 28, 2019 | 14.46 ft | 10,109 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Great Bend?
The Arkansas River at Great Bend gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07141300) 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 Great Bend?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Great Bend is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Great Bend gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barton County, Kansas at coordinates 38.3531°N, 98.7647°W. USGS site number: 07141300. 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.