Ninnescah River near Peck
Sumner County, Kansas
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Flood waters reach the river bridge. Widespread flooding of agricultural areas and county roads near the river can be expected. The homestead that is southwest of the river bridge may become inundated.
- 25 ft
Overflows begin on the south bank with flooding of bottom lands and agricultural areas occurring. A homestead's utility buildings located near the upstream south bank by river bridge may become inundated.
- 21 ft
The north approach of the river bridge is flooded. Flood waters begin to spread to a width of 1 mile along the north bank.
- 18 ft
Water flows over 103rd Street about 2 miles west of Clearwater. Flooding is about 2 feet deep in that area. South of Clearwater the river expands to about 1/2 mile on the south bank. Expect many county roads near the river to be flooded.
- 17 ft
The left bank overflows with minor low land flooding.
- 12 ft
Minor low land ponding occurs at this level.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1923 | 26.4 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 22.99 ft | 40,300 cfs |
| May 16, 1957 | 21.85000038147 ft | 38,200 cfs |
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