Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg
McPherson County, Kansas
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What floods at each level
- 34.5 ft
The First Street Bridge and road leading into the city floods. Widespread flooding of low-lying and agricultural areas will result.
- 33.9 ft
The north bridge approach at the gage site on First Street begins to flood. Widespread flooding of low-lying and agricultural areas occurs.
- 32 ft
Highway Business 81, about 5 miles northeast of the gage site begins to flood.
- 29 ft
Highway 4, 1 mile west of the gage site begins to flood.
- 24.5 ft
The Old Mill Campgrounds are covered by 3 to 4 feet of flood waters.
- 21 ft
South bank overflows extend out to 20 feet from bank. Old Mill Park floods along with low lying fields in rural areas.
- 19 ft
The river begins to flow out of its banks at the Old Mill Campground.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1903 | 33.9 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1900 | 33.1 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 2, 1938 | 32.55 ft | 26,000 cfs |
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