RIVER GAUGE · SMOKY HILL RIVER
Smoky Hill River at Kanopolis Lake
Ellsworth County, Kansas
Water level1464.80 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Major flood1508 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1508 ft
Top of flood control pool.
- 1463 ft
Top of conservation pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1951 | 1506.98 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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