Major Flood
28 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.85 ft
The Highway 49 River Bridge at gaging site would begin to take on water.
28 ft
Major and widespread flooding is anticipated over farmland. A section of Highway 49 north of the river gage site may begin to take on water. Flood waters begin to encroach on homestead grounds northeast of the gage site.
19 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural areas can be expected especially downstream.
13 ft
Left bank overflows extend out to about 100 yards. A low water bridge on South Sumner Road, 3 miles downstream from gage site or 2 miles southwest of Corbin, floods.
10 ft
Flooding of low-lying areas can be expected, especially along the right bank.
7 ft
The left bank overflow begins with no serious flooding.
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 8, 1923 | 28 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Oct 31, 1998 | 22.9 ft | 36,400 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1985 | 22.75 ft | 39,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CBNK1
River
Chikaskia River
County
Sumner, KS
Coordinates
37.1287°N, 97.6016°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chikaskia River near Corbin?
The Chikaskia River near Corbin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07151500) 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 Chikaskia River near Corbin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chikaskia River near Corbin is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chikaskia River rises?
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Where is the Chikaskia River near Corbin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sumner County, Kansas at coordinates 37.1287°N, 97.6016°W. USGS site number: 07151500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Chikaskia River near Blackwell
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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.