Smoky Hill River near Russell, KS
Is Smoky Hill River near Russell, KS flooding right now?
Smoky Hill River near Russell, KS measured 4.09 ft on 2026-10-27 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.9 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.09 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.43 ft on Sat, May 25, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 33.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.43 ft | 2019-05-25 |
| 18.96 ft | 2018-10-10 |
| 18.61 ft | 2019-08-26 |
| 15.13 ft | 2021-05-27 |
| 13.38 ft | 2016-09-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River near Bunker Hill, KS | 4.1 mi | Russell County |
| Saline River near Russell, KS | 13.1 mi | Russell County |
| Smoky Hill River at Pfeifer, KS | 16.6 mi | Ellis County |
| Paradise C near Paradise, KS | 19.5 mi | Russell County |
| Cheyenne Bottoms Dv near Great Bend, KS | 23.3 mi | Barton 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.