Major Flood
30 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Flooding occurs on U.S. Highway 81 between the Republican River and Concordia.
22 ft
The extreme northern parts of Concordia begin to flood.
18 ft
Flooding occurs in the towns of Clyde and Norway.
15 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs from the mouth of the Buffalo Creek upstream to the mouth of Elm Creek downstream.
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 2, 1935 | 23 ft | 207,000 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1947 | 19.9 ft | 75,000 cfs |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 19.77 ft | 37,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CNKK1
River
Republican River
County
Cloud, KS
Coordinates
39.5886°N, 97.6581°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Republican River at Concordia?
The Republican River at Concordia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06856000) 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 Republican River at Concordia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Republican River at Concordia is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Republican River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Republican River at Concordia 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 Republican River at Concordia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cloud County, Kansas at coordinates 39.5886°N, 97.6581°W. USGS site number: 06856000. 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.