Major Flood
23 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Flood waters reach the cement foundations of metal storage bins on Wea Street in Oxford. South of the bins, flooding occurs on Wea Street and into the low lying areas of the flood plain. Flood waters flow across a section of Highway 160 east of the river bridge near the Sumner Cowley County line.
25 ft
Flood waters are within a few feet of reaching the dirt road that surrounds the metal grain bins. On Wea Street south of the bins the road floods in the low-lying area that leads into the flood plain. Expect widespread flooding of low-lying farmland.
22.5 ft
Flood waters cover Wea Street leading east into the low lying areas of the flood plain.
18 ft
Low lying agricultural fields flood north of the river gage site.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 1998 | 26.85 ft | — |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 24.9 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 22.2 ft | 66,665 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Oxford?
The Arkansas River at Oxford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07145600) 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 Oxford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Oxford is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Arkansas River at Oxford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sumner County, Kansas at coordinates 37.2745°N, 97.1629°W. USGS site number: 07145600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.