Major Flood
38 ft
Current Water Level
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
The north bridge approach on Highway 281 at the gage site begins to flood. Expect widespread flooding of agricultural areas.
20 ft
Flooding of croplands and fields will occur.
18 ft
Expect flooding of fields and low lying areas especially on the left bank.
10 ft
The left bank overflows at this height.
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 25, 2019 | 20.43 ft | 10,400 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 18.96 ft | 8,590 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 18.61 ft | 9,247 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RSLK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
Russell, KS
Coordinates
38.7767°N, 98.8544°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River below Russell?
The Smoky Hill River below Russell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06864000) 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 below Russell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River below Russell is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Smoky Hill River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Smoky Hill River below Russell to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Smoky Hill River below Russell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Russell County, Kansas at coordinates 38.7767°N, 98.8544°W. USGS site number: 06864000. 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.