Arkansas River on Hwy 160 at Oxford, KS
Is Arkansas River on Hwy 160 at Oxford, KS flooding right now?
No — Arkansas River on Hwy 160 at Oxford, KS is at 8.28 ft, 8.7 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 71 min ago.
Gauge height
8.28 ft
Streamflow
1,250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.85 ft on Mon, Nov 2, 1998.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.85 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 24.9 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 22.2 ft | 2009-04-28 |
| 21.71 ft | 2016-09-11 |
| 21.64 ft | 2019-05-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut River at Winfield, KS | 9.8 mi | Cowley County |
| Slate C at Wellington, KS | 13.3 mi | Sumner County |
| Arkansas River at Mulvane, KS | 14.9 mi | Sumner County |
| Walnut River at Arkansas City, KS | 16.8 mi | Cowley County |
| Arkansas River at Arkansas City, KS | 17.7 mi | Cowley 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.