Arkansas River at Great Bend, KS
Is Arkansas River at Great Bend, KS flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Great Bend, KS measured 0.56 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.4 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.56 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.7 ft on Mon, Jun 15, 1981.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 17.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.7 ft | 1981-06-15 |
| 14.62 ft | 1973-04-03 |
| 14.46 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 13.94 ft | 1973-09-29 |
| 13.31 ft | 1993-07-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut C below Cheyenne Btms Dv near Great Bend, KS | 4.5 mi | Barton County |
| Cheyenne Bottoms Dv near Great Bend, KS | 6.5 mi | Barton County |
| Walnut C at Albert, KS | 15.5 mi | Barton County |
| Arkansas River near Larned, KS | 16.5 mi | Pawnee County |
| Rattlesnake C near Raymond, KS | 20.6 mi | Rice 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.