Solomon River at Niles, KS
Is Solomon River at Niles, KS flooding right now?
Solomon River at Niles, KS measured 3.87 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.87 ft
Streamflow
71 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.76 ft on Sat, Jul 14, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 30.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.76 ft | 1951-07-14 |
| 31 ft | 1951-06-21 |
| 30.92 ft | 1973-10-11 |
| 30.38 ft | 1973-09-28 |
| 30.24 ft | 1993-07-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River at New Cambria, KS | 7.3 mi | Saline County |
| Mud C near Talmage, KS | 11.8 mi | Dickinson County |
| Mulberry C near Salina, KS | 13.4 mi | Saline County |
| Solomon River near Minneapolis, KS | 16.3 mi | Ottawa County |
| Smoky Hill River near Mentor, KS | 18.5 mi | Saline 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.