Arkansas River near Hutchinson, KS
Is Arkansas River near Hutchinson, KS flooding right now?
No — Arkansas River near Hutchinson, KS is at 2.53 ft, 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 24 min ago.
Gauge height
2.53 ft
Streamflow
172 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.08 ft on Tue, May 8, 2007.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.08 ft | 2007-05-08 |
| 12.99 ft | 2019-05-10 |
| 12.96 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 12.95 ft | 1973-09-28 |
| 12.81 ft | 2019-05-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rock C near Pretty Prairie, KS | 13.4 mi | Reno County |
| L Arkansas River at Hwy 50 near Halstead, KS | 14.0 mi | Harvey County |
| Nf Ninnescah River above Cheney Re, KS | 14.2 mi | Reno County |
| L Arkansas River at Alta Mills, KS | 15.2 mi | Harvey County |
| Nf Ninnescah River at Cheney Dam, KS | 15.5 mi | Sedgwick 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.