Major Flood
27 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
The bridge at the river gage site on River Park Road will flood.
27 ft
A considerable portion of Highway 50 will be underwater south of the gage site mainly east of River Park Road.
25 ft
About a 500 ft wide overflow may be expected across Highway 50, located about 6 miles south of the gage site around River Park Road. Directly south of the gage expect the low lying area to be inundated for a few miles. North of the gage, overflow may be about half mile wide. Expect fields and cropland to be flooded.
23 ft
Just south of Alta Mills, River Park Road floods 0.2 miles north of the river gage around NW 60th St. There are several sections along a 2 mile span south of the gage site where River Park Road takes on water. Burrton West Park may be closed due to flood waters impacting the site along W Park Rd.
22 ft
Bank overflows will occur at a considerable distance upstream and then 2 miles downstream southeast of the gage site which is located at North River Park Road and Northwest 60th Street.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 1973 | 27.42 ft | 30,100 cfs |
| Oct 31, 1979 | 27.34000015258 ft | 29,300 cfs |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 27.3 ft | 21,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ALMK1
River
Little Arkansas River
County
Harvey, KS
Coordinates
38.1122°N, 97.5919°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills?
The Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07143665) 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 Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harvey County, Kansas at coordinates 38.1122°N, 97.5919°W. USGS site number: 07143665. 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
- 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.