Major Flood
14 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
There will be extensive flooding of crop and pasture land. The record flood of 14.9 feet occurred in July of 1951.
11 ft
Extensive flooding occurs in lowland pasture and cropland. An outbuilding located around 1 mile west of the river gauge near the Graham County line will be inundated.
8.5 ft
Flood water begins to inundate pasture and cropland near the river. Low water crossings will become impassable.
7 ft
Water overflows into lowland pasture areas near the river.
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 28, 2018 | 13.56 ft | 15,900 cfs |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 12.98 ft | 8,060 cfs |
| Oct 2, 2017 | 9.75 ft | 3,330 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DMRK1
River
S F Solomon River
County
Rooks, KS
Coordinates
39.3767°N, 99.5802°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of S F Solomon River above Webster Reservoir?
The S F Solomon River above Webster Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06873000) 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 S F Solomon River above Webster Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for S F Solomon River above Webster Reservoir is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when S F Solomon River rises?
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Where is the S F Solomon River above Webster Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rooks County, Kansas at coordinates 39.3767°N, 99.5802°W. USGS site number: 06873000. 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