RIVER GAUGE · SMOKY HILL RIVER
Smoky Hill River below Russell
Russell County, Kansas
Water level3.55 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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