Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Considerable flooding of pastureland occurs with greatest extent over the pastureland adjacent to left upstream and right downstream banks.
10 ft
Considerable flooding occurs along the right upstream bank and left downstream bank. Less overflows occurs along right downstream bank. Expect flooding of pastureland near SE 160th Avenue Bridge.
9 ft
Minor overflow occurs along both banks. However, on the south side of the banks near the river bridge on SE 160th Avenue, flooding spreads out into pastureland to the extent of 1000ft.
8 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the right upstream bank affecting pastureland and along left downstream bank.
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 30, 1979 | 12.84 ft | 28,700 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1973 | 11.93000030517 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1957 | 11.86999988555 ft | 25,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MDKK1
River
Ninnescah River
County
Kingman, KS
Coordinates
37.5617°N, 97.8528°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ninnescah River near Murdock?
The Ninnescah River near Murdock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07145200) 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 Ninnescah River near Murdock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ninnescah River near Murdock is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ninnescah River rises?
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Where is the Ninnescah River near Murdock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kingman County, Kansas at coordinates 37.5617°N, 97.8528°W. USGS site number: 07145200. 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.