Major Flood
29 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Flood water covers the westbound lane of Highway 50 at mile marker 262. Flooding inundates Halstead Road on the north end of city and on K89 or Hertzler Road leading into Halstead from the north. Flood gates on west end of Halstead will be closed. The second flood gate by the railroad on the east side of Halstead closes around 27.2 feet.
26.8 ft
Flood waters cover K89 to an expansion of 1500 ft. The depth of water is about 2 to 3 inches. There is a considerable amount of cropland flooding. Water is over Halstead Road near an automotive business which is located 1/2 mile north of city. Flood waters flow across the road at about 3 inches in depth and expands across the road about 10 ft across. The Little Arkansas River will be about 1 1/2 feet below the bridge grider on Halstead Road.
26 ft
Riverside Park floods north of the river. Flood waters may begin to encroach on K89 just north of the river bridge along with a trailer park and a few residences north of Halstead. Expect field flooding on both sides of Halstead Road north of the flood gates. More field flooding occurs north of Highway 50 on the east bank of the river. Just southeast of the city, SW 48th St becomes impassable from Hertzler Rd to Essex Heights.
25 ft
Expect cropland and field flooding near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2007 | 27.22 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Nov 1, 1998 | 27.13 ft | 10,300 cfs |
| May 9, 2019 | 27.12 ft | 14,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HTDK1
River
Little Arkansas River
County
Harvey, KS
Coordinates
38.0285°N, 97.5405°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Arkansas River near Halstead?
The Little Arkansas River near Halstead gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07143672) 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 near Halstead?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Arkansas River near Halstead is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the Little Arkansas River near Halstead gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harvey County, Kansas at coordinates 38.0285°N, 97.5405°W. USGS site number: 07143672. 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.