Arkansas River at Arkansas City, KS
Is Arkansas River at Arkansas City, KS flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Arkansas City, KS measured 3.31 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.31 ft
Streamflow
373 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.91 ft on Thu, May 9, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 17.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.91 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 20.48 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 20.22 ft | 2019-05-24 |
| 19.19 ft | 2016-09-11 |
| 17.79 ft | 2026-06-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut River at Arkansas City, KS | 1.5 mi | Cowley County |
| Walnut River at Winfield, KS | 13.1 mi | Cowley County |
| Arkansas River on Hwy 160 at Oxford, KS | 17.7 mi | Sumner County |
| Chikaskia River near Blackwell, OK | 20.4 mi | Kay County |
| Slate C at Wellington, KS | 24.8 mi | Sumner County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.