Walnut River at Arkansas City
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cowley County, Kansas on the Walnut River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07147900, 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
28 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
16,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Water begins to overtop the levee system that protects the city on the east side from the Walnut River.
27 ft
Expect road closure on Highway 166 east of the by-pass to the Walnut River Bridge due to water over roadway east of the levee toward the bridge.
26 ft
Water begins to flow across the west bound lane of Highway 166 east of the levee.
24 ft
The last C Street Canal gate is closed at Highway 77 at Walnut River Levee.
23 ft
Two C street Canal gates are closed at the Highway 77 at Walnut River Levee.
20 ft
Considerable flooding of farmland is expected. Widespread flooding of the park just upstream of the gage site is anticipated. East Chestnut Avenue east of By-pass is closed due to water over roadway. Greens Farm Road floods between Highway 166 north to Dunbar Hill.
18 ft
Considerable flooding of farmland can be expected. There is considerable flooding upstream along the west bank of the Walnut River. On the east bank, the ground slopes upward so that only about a 300 foot wide strip of land would be affected.
14 ft
The city starts closing storm water flood gates which include the Mill Canal gates and pumps.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 1998 | 32.45 ft | — |
| Nov 2, 1998 | 32.45 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 1995 | 29.22 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 1995 | 29.22 ft | — |
| May 9, 2019 | 28.52 ft | 90,714 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut River at Arkansas City?
The Walnut River at Arkansas City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07147900) 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 Walnut River at Arkansas City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut River at Arkansas City is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Walnut River at Arkansas City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cowley County, Kansas at coordinates 37.0564°N, 97.0255°W. USGS site number: 07147900. 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.