Major Flood
36 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Flood waters will begin to spill over the concrete wall and earth dike which protects Augusta. Extensive agricultural flooding is expected. The city's water plant may become inundated with flood waters.
36 ft
Major Stage. Water is at the top of the concrete wall and earth dike that protects the city of Augusta. At this stage, extensive agricultural areas will be flooded and substantial monetary losses will result if flooding occurs during the crop season.
30 ft
North of Augusta, the railways will begin to flood.
29 ft
Sandbag or close break in the dike at the Atchison Topeka and Sante Fe railroad south of town will commence.
28 ft
Flooding of secondary roads as well as flooding of parts of the railroads south of Augusta will occur.
25 ft
Secondary roads in the vicinity of Augusta begin to flood.
24 ft
A narrow strip of about 80 feet on the right bank begins to overflow.
23 ft
Expect flooding of low-lying areas and agricultural flooding.
16 ft
A small strip of land on the left bank will begin to overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1965 | 36.35 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 31, 1998 | 34.65 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1951 | 33.75 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut River at Augusta?
The Walnut River at Augusta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07146895) 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 Augusta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut River at Augusta is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut River rises?
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Where is the Walnut River at Augusta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butler County, Kansas at coordinates 37.6706°N, 96.9800°W. USGS site number: 07146895. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.