L Arkansas River at Hwy 50 near Halstead, KS
Is L Arkansas River at Hwy 50 near Halstead, KS flooding right now?
L Arkansas River at Hwy 50 near Halstead, KS measured 5.54 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 19.5 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.54 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.22 ft on Fri, May 25, 2007.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 23.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.22 ft | 2007-05-25 |
| 27.13 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 27.12 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 27.09 ft | 2019-05-23 |
| 26.95 ft | 2013-08-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Emma C at Sedgwick, KS | 6.0 mi | Harvey County |
| L Arkansas River at Alta Mills, KS | 6.4 mi | Harvey County |
| L Arkansas River Upstream of Asr Fac near Sedgwick, KS | 10.6 mi | Sedgwick County |
| L Arkansas River near Sedgwick, KS | 11.9 mi | Sedgwick County |
| Arkansas River near Bentley, KS | 12.9 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.