Major Flood
13 ft
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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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Highway 281 in the south part of Pratt becomes flooded. Lemon Park becomes inundated with swiftly flowing flood waters. Pedestrian bridges and ball fields become inundated. Flood waters cover the Green Nature Trail and impact the Kansas Department of Wildlife headquarters building and facilities located on the southeast side of Pratt. Veterans Memorial Lake takes on the Ninnescah River flood waters to the point that camping areas and fishing piers are completely inundated.
11 ft
Flood waters cover numerous county roads from the vicinity of Pratt to the Pratt and Kingman county line. Expect road closures.
9 ft
Expect overflow of banks. Stream overflows narrowly on the left bank and more broadly on the right bank. Stream is approximately 260 ft wide at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2018 | 14.44 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1987 | 11.54 ft | 3,240 cfs |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 11.12 ft | 5,920 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PTTK1
River
South Fork Ninnescah River
County
Pratt, KS
Coordinates
37.6378°N, 98.7211°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Ninnescah River at Pratt?
The South Fork Ninnescah River at Pratt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07144910) 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 South Fork Ninnescah River at Pratt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Ninnescah River at Pratt is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Ninnescah River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Ninnescah River at Pratt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pratt County, Kansas at coordinates 37.6378°N, 98.7211°W. USGS site number: 07144910. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Ninnescah River near Murdock
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.