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Solomon River at Glen Elder Reservoir
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Mitchell County, Kansas on the Solomon River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06874200, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

1495 ft

Minor Flood

1488.3 ft

Action Stage

1478.3 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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

06874200

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 — even when your screen is off.

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