Major Flood
27 ft
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Flood waters will cover the bridge on 28 Road south of Woodston. Widespread flooding of adjacent agricultural land occurs. Flooding may damage farmsteads near the river.
16 ft
Flooding occurs on both sides of the channel. Flood waters affect agricultural areas adjacent to the river and will reach the bottom of the bridge at the gauge site. In addition, water will begin to flow over a bridge on 30 Road located 2 miles downstream.
12 ft
Water overflows the low water channel banks into areas covered with thick grass and willows. Agricultural low land areas adjacent to the river flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1993 | 22.89 ft | 8,710 cfs |
| May 27, 1995 | 20.84 ft | 6,670 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1987 | 19.82 ft | 4,380 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WODK1
River
S F Solomon River
County
Rooks, KS
Coordinates
39.4397°N, 99.1014°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of S F Solomon River at Woodston?
The S F Solomon River at Woodston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06873460) 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 at Woodston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for S F Solomon River at Woodston is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when S F Solomon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add S F Solomon River at Woodston 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 S F Solomon River at Woodston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rooks County, Kansas at coordinates 39.4397°N, 99.1014°W. USGS site number: 06873460. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.