Major Flood
33.9 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNSK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
McPherson, KS
Coordinates
38.5638°N, 97.6661°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg?
The Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06866000) 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 Lindsborg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 33.9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Smoky Hill River rises?
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Where is the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg gauge located?
The gauge is located in McPherson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.5638°N, 97.6661°W. USGS site number: 06866000. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.