Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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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
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.65 ft
Widespread flooding is anticipated. Approximately 200 homes may be affected by flood waters.
25 ft
Expect nearly 100 homes to be affected by flood waters with extensive agricultural flooding.
24.5 ft
Approximately 20 homes and about 45 thousand acres of crops flood.
23 ft
Extensive flooding of low-lying areas on both sides of the bank can be expected. The Walnut River Apartments floods along with the extensive overflow from the left bank.
22.5 ft
Flood waters from the east bank encroach on the Walnut River Apartments and nearby homes located 1 mile east of El Dorado and north of Highway 54.
19 ft
Some flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land can be expected. Overflows especially on the upstream left bank will occur. Flood waters will impact Riverside Park by covering walk pathways and inundating playground equipment.
17 ft
The walking pathways in Riverside Park will be underwater.
10 ft
A narrow overflow strip of about 100 ft starts on the east left bank.
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 7, 1979 | 26.65 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 1965 | 24.95 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 1976 | 24.45 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EDEK1
River
Walnut River
County
Butler, KS
Coordinates
37.8169°N, 96.8394°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut River near El Dorado?
The Walnut River near El Dorado gauge is maintained by USGS 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 near El Dorado?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut River near El Dorado is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut River rises?
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Where is the Walnut River near El Dorado gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butler County, Kansas at coordinates 37.8169°N, 96.8394°W. 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. 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.