Smoky Hill River at Enterprise
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dickinson County, Kansas on the Smoky Hill River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06877600, 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
40 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33.5 ft
Flood waters reach the base of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad bridge about one quarter mile downstream of Kansas Highway 43.
30 ft
Kansas Highway 43 just north of the river floods.
27 ft
Railroad tracks near Enterprise flood.
26 ft
Valley north of the Kansas Highway 43 bridge on the north side of Enterprise floods.
21 ft
Low land agricultural flooding occurs from near Enterprise to near Junction City.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.9
River approaches zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1951 | 33.96 ft | 233,000 cfs |
| Jul 13, 1951 | 33.96 ft | 233,000 cfs |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 33.95 ft | 47,600 cfs |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 33.95 ft | 47,600 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 32.62 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ENTK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
Dickinson, KS
Coordinates
38.9064°N, 97.1175°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River at Enterprise?
The Smoky Hill River at Enterprise gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06877600) 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 Smoky Hill River at Enterprise?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River at Enterprise is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Smoky Hill River rises?
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Where is the Smoky Hill River at Enterprise gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9064°N, 97.1175°W. USGS site number: 06877600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.