Walnut River at Winfield
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cowley County, Kansas on the Walnut River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07147800, 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
29 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
13,040 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
47 ft
Major flooding can be expected as the river begins to overtop the levees near the Highway 77 Bridge. Most of Winfield will be inundated.
45 ft
The levee may become overtopped in the northern part of Winfield.
30.5 ft
Flood waters cover sections of Highway 77 north of Winfield and the road under Highway 77 bridge south of town.
30 ft
Flooding occurs along the south bank, inundating the small road leading away from Highway 77 to the Highland Cemetery.
28 ft
West 14th Avenue near the fairgrounds, floods from the river on eastward to the levee.
22 ft
A large portion of the fairgrounds flood along with rural roads about 3 miles northwest of Winfield that are near the river. Then one mile west of the city of Rock, expect 30th Road to be closed due to high water.
20 ft
Flood waters flow over County Road Cowley 2 west of the city of Rock. Then 4 miles northwest of Winfield, Cowley County Road 18 floods over a section just west of 71st Road.
18 ft
Flooding of the campgrounds and fairgrounds can be expected.
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 17, 1928 | 41 ft | 94,400 cfs |
| Nov 17, 1928 | 41 ft | 94,400 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1923 | 38.7 ft | 76,000 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1923 | 38.7 ft | 76,000 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1944 | 38.3 ft | 105,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut River at Winfield?
The Walnut River at Winfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07147800) 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 Winfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut River at Winfield is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the Walnut River at Winfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cowley County, Kansas at coordinates 37.2239°N, 96.9958°W. USGS site number: 07147800. 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.