Major Flood
1495 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.
Minor Flood
1488.3 ft
Action Stage
1478.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1500 ft
This elevation represents the height, or crest, of the dam.
1492.9 ft
This elevation represents the maximum surcharge at this reservoir.
1488.3 ft
This elevation represents the top of the flood control pool.
1467.4 ft
This is the elevation when water begins to flow over the spillway.
1455.6 ft
This elevation represents the bottom of the flood control pool.
1428 ft
This elevation represents the bottom of the conservation pool.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GLNK1
River
Solomon River
County
Mitchell, KS
Coordinates
39.4964°N, 98.3156°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Solomon River at Glen Elder Reservoir?
The Solomon River at Glen Elder Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06874200) 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 Glen Elder Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Solomon River at Glen Elder Reservoir is 1488.3 feet. Action stage begins at 1478.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at 1495 feet.
How do I get alerts when Solomon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Solomon River at Glen Elder Reservoir 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 Solomon River at Glen Elder Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mitchell County, Kansas at coordinates 39.4964°N, 98.3156°W. USGS site number: 06874200. 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 BOR