Major Flood
33 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Major flooding in the city of Abilene.
32.1 ft
Water around a foot deep flows over Old Highway 40. The town of Solomon upstream has water up to 10 inches deep covering Main Street.
31.8 ft
Flood waters overflow the top of the rainroad tracks 1 mile northwest of Enterprise.
31 ft
Old U.S. 40 floods about 800 feet east of Eden Road at Sand Springs. Flood waters flow across Solomon Road from Solomon to 2150 Avenue.
30.5 ft
The south side of Abilene near the Smoky Hill River floods.
30 ft
Kansas Highway 15, Buckeye Avenue, south of Abilene floods.
27 ft
Minor flooding begins along the Smoky Hill River from Sand Spring to Abilene.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1951 | 34 ft | — |
| May 28, 1903 | 32.3 ft | — |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 32.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ABIK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
Dickinson, KS
Coordinates
38.9064°N, 97.2842°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River near Abilene?
The Smoky Hill River near Abilene gauge is maintained by USGS 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 near Abilene?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River near Abilene is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Smoky Hill River rises?
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Where is the Smoky Hill River near Abilene gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9064°N, 97.2842°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.