Major Flood
25 ft
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas and over several county roads. The town of Portis and the bridge on Highway 281 are not threatened by flooding. A record flood of 28.5 feet occurred in July of 1951.
20 ft
There will be significant flooding over county road 362 and South 80th Avenue.
17.5 ft
The north approach to South 80th Avenue will flood and the flooding over county road 362 will worsen.
15 ft
The southeast bank overflows into agricultural and pasture lowlands. Water rises over county road 362.
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, 2008 | 25.71 ft | 23,800 cfs |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 23.43 ft | 9,180 cfs |
| May 28, 1995 | 23 ft | 8,730 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PTIK1
River
N F Solomon River
County
Osborne, KS
Coordinates
39.5550°N, 98.6919°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of N F Solomon River at Portis?
The N F Solomon River at Portis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06872500) 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 N F Solomon River at Portis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for N F Solomon River at Portis is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when N F Solomon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add N F Solomon River at Portis 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 N F Solomon River at Portis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osborne County, Kansas at coordinates 39.5550°N, 98.6919°W. USGS site number: 06872500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.