Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ARNK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
Trego, KS
Coordinates
38.8075°N, 100.0222°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River near Arnold?
The Smoky Hill River near Arnold gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06861000) 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 Arnold?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River near Arnold is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 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 near Arnold 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 near Arnold gauge located?
The gauge is located in Trego County, Kansas at coordinates 38.8075°N, 100.0222°W. USGS site number: 06861000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.