Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.1 ft
At 18.1 feet, the water surface elevation will reach the lowest points of the Kansas K-27 highway bridge steel.
18 ft
Expect extremely severe flooding along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall. Flood depths of 8 feet or more will occur as the river moves well out onto the floodplain. The golf course and fairground at Syracuse will be inundated... 2 feet or so at the fairgrounds... 6 feet or so at the park. Flooding will extend into housing areas in southern parts of Syracuse and Kendall.
13 ft
Expect moderate flooding along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall. The river road running parallel south of the river will be inundated to depths of 2 feet in some places. Floodwaters will begin to encroach upon the fairgrounds and golf course at Syracuse.
10 ft
Expect minor flooding of 1 foot or so along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall.
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 16, 1965 | 21.8 ft | 170,000 cfs |
| May 14, 1951 | 15.63 ft | 54,300 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1949 | 14.2 ft | 38,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SYRK1
River
Arkansas River
County
Hamilton, KS
Coordinates
37.9667°N, 101.7564°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Syracuse?
The Arkansas River at Syracuse gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07138000) 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 Syracuse?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Syracuse is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Arkansas River at Syracuse to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Arkansas River at Syracuse gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Kansas at coordinates 37.9667°N, 101.7564°W. USGS site number: 07138000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.