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S F Solomon River above Webster Reservoir
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Rooks County, Kansas on the S F Solomon River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06873000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

14 ft

Moderate Flood

11 ft

Minor Flood

8.5 ft

Action Stage

7 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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, 201813.56 ft15,900 cfs
May 28, 201813.56 ft15,900 cfs
Sep 3, 201612.98 ft8,060 cfs
Sep 3, 201612.98 ft8,060 cfs
Oct 2, 20179.75 ft3,330 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06873000

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