RIVER GAUGE · SMOKY HILL RIVER
Smoky Hill River near Oakley
Logan County, Kansas
Water level4.45 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
There will be extensive flooding of fields and pasture land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1938 | 15.2 ft | 71,000 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1955 | 11.0200004577637 ft | 21,100 cfs |
| Aug 22, 1969 | 10.8500003814697 ft | 22,300 cfs |
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