Smoky Hill River near Mentor, KS
Is Smoky Hill River near Mentor, KS flooding right now?
Smoky Hill River near Mentor, KS measured 3.93 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.1 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.93 ft
Streamflow
74 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.65 ft on Mon, Jun 24, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 24.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.65 ft | 2019-06-24 |
| 24.05 ft | 2019-07-04 |
| 21.47 ft | 2019-05-22 |
| 21.09 ft | 2013-07-31 |
| 20.99 ft | 2007-05-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum C near Gypsum, KS | 9.7 mi | Saline County |
| Mulberry C near Salina, KS | 10.6 mi | Saline County |
| Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, KS | 11.4 mi | McPherson County |
| Smoky Hill River at New Cambria, KS | 11.6 mi | Saline County |
| Solomon River at Niles, KS | 18.5 mi | Ottawa 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.