Smoky Hill River at Ellsworth

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What floods at each level

• 27 ft

  Major and widespread flooding is anticipated. The left bank begins to overflow into the city of Ellsworth.

• 24 ft

  Extensive flooding of low-lying areas and roads around the area will be impacted including Highway 14. The bridge on Highway 14 becomes flooded along with some homes around the area.

• 23 ft

  The road 100 feet south of the Highway 14 Bridge will become inundated with about 1 ft depth of water.

• 21 ft

  About 100 feet south of the Highway 14 Bridge the road becomes flooded.

• 20 ft

  Some flooding of low-lying areas, bottom land and roads near the gage site can be expected. The Highway 14 Bridge is closed to southbound traffic at the gage site.

• 18 ft

  Overflows occur on the right bank near the gage site on Highway 14 in the southwest side of town. The bridge at the gage site is closed to southbound traffic.

• 17 ft

  Minor rural overflows begin at this level.

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