Major Flood
33.1 ft
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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
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33.1 ft
Expect roads surrounding and within the city of New Cambria to be flooded and along with roads in the vicinity of the river. In addition, expect widespread flooding of low-lying areas.
31 ft
All roads leading into New Cambria become flooded. Old Highway 40 between Marymount Road and Whitmore Road is closed due to flood waters. Dependent on high flows coming down from Saline River the railroad trestle bridge just south of Old Highway 40 may be overtopped.
30 ft
Niles Road south of Stimmel Road near the gage site begins to flood. Also expect extensive flooding of low-lying areas and croplands. Within the city the following roads become flooded, Railroad Street and Mill Street, First Street and Second Street and Cunningham. Dependent on high flows coming down from Saline River, Old Highway 40 may flood about a foot deep from Simpson Road to Niles Road.
29.5 ft
Water covers Railroad Street and Mill Street, Cunningham Road and First Street and Second Street.
28 ft
Flood waters flow over North Street just east of the intersection of Simpson Road. This location is 2 1/2 miles southwest of New Cambria.
27 ft
Both banks overflow at about this height. Expect flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land along both sides of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1993 | 31.72 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 31.6 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1993 | 31.45 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NCMK1
River
Smoky Hill River
County
Saline, KS
Coordinates
38.8640°N, 97.4832°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Smoky Hill River near New Cambria?
The Smoky Hill River near New Cambria gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06870200) 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 New Cambria?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Smoky Hill River near New Cambria is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 33.1 feet.
How do I get alerts when Smoky Hill River rises?
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Where is the Smoky Hill River near New Cambria gauge located?
The gauge is located in Saline County, Kansas at coordinates 38.8640°N, 97.4832°W. USGS site number: 06870200. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.