Major Flood
27 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Sandbagging of homes north of the river becomes necessary. The record flood occurred in July of 1993 when the river reached 28.33 feet. Water reached the bottom of the bridge on Highway 281, but the city of Osborne was not threatened by flooding. However, most rural county roads that crossed the river were flooded.
20 ft
Significant flooding occurs. Many county roads such as 90th...70th...and 55th Avenue will be under water where they cross the river. There will also be significant flooding in and around the Shady Bend Golf Course.
16.5 ft
The south approach to 90th Avenue bridge will be threatened by flood water. In addition...the river will flood at the 70th and 55th Avenue Bridges.
14 ft
The north approach and bridge on 70th Avenue will begin to flood. In addition...Access to Shady Bend Golf Course via the club house will be cut off.
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 | 28.33 ft | 59,100 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 27.65 ft | 81,200 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1957 | 22.88 ft | 21,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OSBK1
River
S F Solomon River
County
Osborne, KS
Coordinates
39.4278°N, 98.6939°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of S F Solomon River near Osborne?
The S F Solomon River near Osborne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06874000) 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 near Osborne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for S F Solomon River near Osborne is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the S F Solomon River near Osborne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osborne County, Kansas at coordinates 39.4278°N, 98.6939°W. USGS site number: 06874000. 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.