Major Flood
30 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
35.21 ft
the is the record stage reached on October 3, 1986.
33 ft
flood waters begin to impact the railroad tracks between the gage site and the town of Fulton, on Old Highway 69.
32.46 ft
This is the level reached on June 30 2007.
30 ft
major flooding begins at the gage site. Flood waters reach the bottom of Old Highway 69 bridge at the previous gage site.
25 ft
Farmland at the gage site becomes covered by flood waters, and Highway 31, east of town becomes flooded. Highway 31, four miles west of Fulton has flood waters four to six feet in depth. 225th Street, near Xavier Road, 1 mile east of Fulton is flooded.
22 ft
Flood waters mainly affect farmland along the Little Osage River Basin between the gage site and Highway 31 west of Fulton.
21 ft
flood waters begin to overflow Kansas State Highway 31, four miles west of Fulton.
16 ft
the Kansas Department of Transportation closes portions of Highway 31 near Fulton.
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 2, 1986 | 35.21 ft | 62,800 cfs |
| Apr 27, 1994 | 32.61 ft | 38,000 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 32.46 ft | 53,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTNK1
River
Little Osage River
County
Bourbon, KS
Coordinates
38.0089°N, 94.7038°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Osage River at Fulton?
The Little Osage River at Fulton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06917000) 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 Osage River at Fulton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Osage River at Fulton is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Osage River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Osage River at Fulton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little Osage River at Fulton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bourbon County, Kansas at coordinates 38.0089°N, 94.7038°W. USGS site number: 06917000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Little Osage River at Horton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.