Slate C at Wellington, KS
Is Slate C at Wellington, KS flooding right now?
Slate C at Wellington, KS measured 3.95 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.1 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.95 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 23.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.06 ft on Wed, May 8, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 23.5 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.06 ft | 2019-05-08 |
| 25.82 ft | 1975-06-17 |
| 24.55 ft | 2025-06-18 |
| 24.28 ft | 2008-09-13 |
| 23.8 ft | 2009-04-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River on Hwy 160 at Oxford, KS | 13.3 mi | Sumner County |
| Chikaskia River near Corbin, KS | 13.7 mi | Sumner County |
| Ninnescah River near Peck, KS | 14.4 mi | Sumner County |
| Arkansas River at Mulvane, KS | 17.4 mi | Sumner County |
| Arkansas River at Derby, KS | 21.5 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.