West Branch Walnut River at El Dorado
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Butler County, Kansas on the West Branch Walnut River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07146800, 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
24 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Roads flood in northeast El Dorado between 8th Avenue and 12th Avenue. Then 10 miles north of El Dorado, flood waters cover county roads from northwest 75th to 110th.
24 ft
North and south of the river gage bridge, flood waters cover parts of Main St near 6th Avenue and 12th Avenue. Flooding also affects the streets between SW 40th and SW 50th along SW Haverhill Road, located southwest of the city.
21 ft
The road floods on both side of the 9th Avenue Bridge. Expect bank overflows.
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 | 32.14 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1979 | 32.14 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 26.48 ft | 7,070 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 26.48 ft | 7,070 cfs |
| Aug 25, 2005 | 26.25 ft | 20,817 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EDWK1
River
West Branch Walnut River
County
Butler, KS
Coordinates
37.8267°N, 96.8492°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Walnut River at El Dorado?
The West Branch Walnut River at El Dorado gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07146800) 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 West Branch Walnut River at El Dorado?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Walnut River at El Dorado is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Branch Walnut River rises?
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Where is the West Branch Walnut River at El Dorado gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butler County, Kansas at coordinates 37.8267°N, 96.8492°W. USGS site number: 07146800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.