Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills
Harvey County, Kansas
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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