Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KNSK1
River
Arkansas River
County
Edwards, KS
Coordinates
37.9258°N, 99.3753°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River near Kinsley 2E?
The Arkansas River near Kinsley 2E gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07140000) 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 near Kinsley 2E?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River near Kinsley 2E is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Arkansas River near Kinsley 2E 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 near Kinsley 2E gauge located?
The gauge is located in Edwards County, Kansas at coordinates 37.9258°N, 99.3753°W. USGS site number: 07140000. 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.