Smoky Hill River near Arnold
Trego County, Kansas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Prepare for major flooding along the Smoky Hill River from the confluence of Hackberry Creek to U.S. Highway 283. Expect north bank overflows of up to four feet or more, and south bank overflows of up to one foot.
- 10.5 ft
Prepare for north bank overflows of 3 feet or more along the Smoky Hill River from the confluence of Hackberry Creek to U.S. Highway 283. South bank overflows are now beginning to occur as well.
- 9 ft
Prepare for moderate north bank overflows of 2 feet or more along the Smoky Hill River from the confluence of Hackberry Creek to U.S. Highway 283.
- 7 ft
Expect minor north bank flooding of up to one foot along the Smoky Hill River from the confluence of Hackberry Creek and the Smoky Hill River to east of U.S. Highway 283.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1938 | 19 ft | 87,000 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1955 | 11.55 ft | 16,200 cfs |
| Jul 11, 1972 | 9.60999965667725 ft | 12,000 cfs |
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