Major Flood
13 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Prepare for right bank (west bank) overflows encroaching onto the adjacent lowlands when the river stage exceeds 12.5 feet.
11.5 ft
Left bank (east bank) overflows onto the surrounding countryside will begin when the river stage exceeds 11.5 feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1957 | 15.5 ft | — |
| May 9, 2019 | 12.14 ft | 7,350 cfs |
| Oct 11, 1973 | 12.1 ft | 12,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KIOK1
River
Medicine Lodge River
County
Barber, KS
Coordinates
37.0386°N, 98.4703°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Medicine Lodge River near Kiowa?
The Medicine Lodge River near Kiowa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07149000) 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 Medicine Lodge River near Kiowa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Medicine Lodge River near Kiowa is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Medicine Lodge River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Medicine Lodge River near Kiowa 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 Medicine Lodge River near Kiowa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barber County, Kansas at coordinates 37.0386°N, 98.4703°W. USGS site number: 07149000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.