Smoky Hill River at Ellsworth, KS
Is Smoky Hill River at Ellsworth, KS flooding right now?
No — Smoky Hill River at Ellsworth, KS is at 1.65 ft, 18.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 23 min ago.
Gauge height
1.65 ft
Streamflow
72 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.07 ft on Thu, Jul 22, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 22.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 25.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.07 ft | 1993-07-22 |
| 27.2 ft | 1938-06-01 |
| 25.7 ft | 1927-08-13 |
| 25.57 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 24.85 ft | 1990-07-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River near Langley, KS | 17.1 mi | Ellsworth County |
| Saline River at Lincoln, KS | 21.3 mi | Lincoln County |
| Saline River at Wilson Dam, KS | 22.0 mi | Russell County |
| Saline River at Tescott, KS | 27.2 mi | Ottawa County |
| Cow C near Lyons, KS | 28.9 mi | Rice County |
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