Major Flood
30 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
A bridge on Henry Trail two miles west of town is flooded. When the water reaches a level of 36 feet flooding occurs on the south and southwest sides of Beloit.
25 ft
The bridge on Hyde Lane which is two miles southeast of Beloit is closed.
20 ft
Flooding occurs in the Beloit city park and fairgrounds. Rural lowlands outside of Beloit flood at 18 feet.
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 12, 1951 | 39.3 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| May 23, 1961 | 36.83 ft | 257,006 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1941 | 35.87 ft | 33,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BLTK1
River
Solomon River
County
Mitchell, KS
Coordinates
39.4550°N, 98.1092°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Solomon River at Beloit?
The Solomon River at Beloit gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06876000) 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 Solomon River at Beloit?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Solomon River at Beloit is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Solomon River rises?
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Where is the Solomon River at Beloit gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mitchell County, Kansas at coordinates 39.4550°N, 98.1092°W. USGS site number: 06876000. 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 the USGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.