Arkansas River near Kinsley 2E
Edwards County, Kansas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19.7 ft
Water will reach the low bridge steel on U.S. Highway 50 bridge over the Arkansas River.
- 16 ft
The municipal airport southeast of Kinsley...and the southeast part of Kinsley generally south of Main street...will be inundated by up to 2 feet of water. The city park will be inundated with around 2 feet of water.
- 14 ft
County roads along the Arkansas River will become impassable in some areas. Floodwaters will start to encroach on the municipal airport southeast of Kinsley.
- 12 ft
Floodwater will overflow the banks of the Arkansas River resulting in minor flooding of adjacent farmland and pasture land along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1965 | 17.6 ft | 49,800 cfs |
| May 18, 1951 | 14.2 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1949 | 14.09 ft | 11,300 cfs |
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