RIVER GAUGE · N F SOLOMON RIVER
N F Solomon River at Portis
Osborne County, Kansas
Water level3.70 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft2,980 cfs
Moderate flood20 ft5,640 cfs
Major flood25 ft14,600 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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