Solomon River at Minneapolis
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ottawa County, Kansas on the Solomon River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06876440, 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
38 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Water rises to base of the County Road 106 bridge in Minneapolis.
32.7 ft
Flood waters enter first floor of second home south of the river on the east side of Highway 106.
32 ft
Baseball field in Ottawa County fairgrounds floods.
31 ft
Markley Grove Park floods.
26 ft
The river just west of the Highway 106 bridge floods.
23 ft
Intersection of the Mulberry Road and 80th Road floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.1
River approaches zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1951 | 34.1 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 34.1 ft | — |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 32.45 ft | — |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 32.45 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 1993 | 31.12 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Solomon River at Minneapolis?
The Solomon River at Minneapolis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06876440) 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 Minneapolis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Solomon River at Minneapolis is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Solomon River rises?
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Where is the Solomon River at Minneapolis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ottawa County, Kansas at coordinates 39.1194°N, 97.7114°W. USGS site number: 06876440. 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.