L Arkansas River near Sedgwick, KS
Is L Arkansas River near Sedgwick, KS flooding right now?
L Arkansas River near Sedgwick, KS measured 1.66 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.3 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.66 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.28 ft on Sat, Jul 17, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 23.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 24.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.28 ft | 1993-07-17 |
| 25.82 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 25.72 ft | 2019-05-22 |
| 25.31 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 25.14 ft | 2019-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| L Arkansas River Upstream of Asr Fac near Sedgwick, KS | 1.3 mi | Sedgwick County |
| Floodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center, KS | 3.2 mi | Sedgwick County |
| L Arkansas River at Valley Center, KS | 4.0 mi | Sedgwick County |
| Arkansas River near Bentley, KS | 5.9 mi | Sedgwick County |
| Emma C at Sedgwick, KS | 7.1 mi | Harvey 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.