Major Flood
45 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
19.4 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44.3 ft
Railroad tracks on the west side of Hollenberg flood.
35.5 ft
Hollenberg Avenue bridge floods.
31.34 ft
Bridge deck floods on east end of bridge.
27.7 ft
Flood waters reach low steel of Hollenberg Avenue bridge on upstream side of bridge.
23.83 ft
Thunder Road floods about 200 yards south of Hollenberg Avenue.
20.83 ft
Right bank floods just south of the Hollenberg Avenue bridge.
19.39 ft
Hollenberg avenue floods about a quarter mile west of the railroad tracks.
19 ft
Flood waters reach the edge of hollenberg avenue about a quarter mile west of the railroad tracks. Farm fields west of hollenberg are under 2 to 5 feet of water.
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 11, 1973 | 23.07 ft | — |
| May 6, 2015 | 22.97 ft | 59,200 cfs |
| Jul 25, 1992 | 21.2099990844727 ft | 47,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HBGK1
River
Little Blue River
County
Washington, KS
Coordinates
39.9803°N, 97.0047°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River near Hollenberg?
The Little Blue River near Hollenberg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06884025) 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 Blue River near Hollenberg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River near Hollenberg is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.4 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Blue River rises?
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Where is the Little Blue River near Hollenberg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Kansas at coordinates 39.9803°N, 97.0047°W. USGS site number: 06884025. 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.