Arkansas River at Syracuse, KS
Is Arkansas River at Syracuse, KS flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Syracuse, KS measured 3.17 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.17 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.8 ft on Thu, Jun 17, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.8 ft | 1965-06-17 |
| 15.63 ft | 1951-05-15 |
| 14.2 ft | 1949-06-05 |
| 13.46 ft | 1942-04-27 |
| 13.3 ft | 1964-05-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Kendall, KS | 11.6 mi | Hamilton County |
| Arkansas River near Coolidge, KS | 14.5 mi | Hamilton County |
| Arkansas River at Holly, Co. | 20.4 mi | Prowers County |
| Two Butte Creek near Holly, Co. | 21.2 mi | Prowers County |
| Wild Horse Creek above Holly, CO | 21.7 mi | Prowers 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.