Arkansas River near Coolidge, KS
Is Arkansas River near Coolidge, KS flooding right now?
Arkansas River near Coolidge, KS measured 2.79 ft on 2026-10-27 18:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.79 ft
Streamflow
88 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.8 ft on Thu, Jun 17, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.8 ft | 1965-06-17 |
| 10.67 ft | 1951-05-15 |
| 8.88 ft | 1984-07-16 |
| 8.85 ft | 2015-08-17 |
| 8.62 ft | 1999-05-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Holly, Co. | 6.0 mi | Prowers County |
| Two Butte Creek near Holly, Co. | 6.9 mi | Prowers County |
| Wild Horse Creek above Holly, CO | 7.2 mi | Prowers County |
| Arkansas River at Syracuse, KS | 14.5 mi | Hamilton County |
| Arkansas River near Granada, Co. | 16.9 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.