Major Flood
44 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
32 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38.5 ft
North end of the highway 77 bridge over the smoky hill river floods.
38.2 ft
Flood waters reach the top of the levee on the south bank of the river.
32.1 ft
Flood waters reach the low steel on the north end of the highway 77 bridge over the smoky hill river.
22 ft
Water spreads over north and south banks of the smoky hill river and lowlands near the river flood.
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 11, 1951 | 35.9 ft | — |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 23.8 ft | — |
| May 23, 1995 | 23.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JUCK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
Geary, KS
Coordinates
38.9789°N, 96.8572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River near Junction City?
The Smoky Hill River near Junction City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06879000) 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 Junction City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River near Junction City is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 44 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 Junction City 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 Junction City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Geary County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9789°N, 96.8572°W. USGS site number: 06879000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.