Spring River near Baxter Springs
Cherokee County, Kansas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water flows over Highway 44 north of Baxter Springs and over Highway 166 at the gage site.
- 22 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters are one foot in depth across the Baxter Springs High School Track and Field Area.
- 21.5 ft
Flood waters begin to cover Old Highway 66 at 1st Bridge or south of Rainbow Bridge.
- 21 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Baxter Springs High School Track and Field Area.
- 20 ft
Water level reaches the bottom of Rainbow Bridge Crossing.
- 16 ft
The south end of Kiwanis Park floods. Water crosses Mickey Mantle Blvd in the park. Water level rises to the flag pole on the north side of the park.
- 14.5 ft
The north end of Kiwanis Park floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2015 | 31.8 ft | 146,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 27.69 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| May 23, 2019 | 27 ft | 96,500 cfs |
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