Walnut River at Winfield, KS
Is Walnut River at Winfield, KS flooding right now?
Walnut River at Winfield, KS measured 0.69 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.3 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.69 ft
Streamflow
54 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 41 ft on Sun, Nov 18, 1928.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 28.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41 ft | 1928-11-18 |
| 38.7 ft | 1923-06-10 |
| 38.3 ft | 1944-04-23 |
| 37.81 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 37.8 ft | 1951-07-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River on Hwy 160 at Oxford, KS | 9.8 mi | Sumner County |
| Walnut River at Arkansas City, KS | 11.7 mi | Cowley County |
| Arkansas River at Arkansas City, KS | 13.1 mi | Cowley County |
| Slate C at Wellington, KS | 22.5 mi | Sumner County |
| Arkansas River at Mulvane, KS | 22.7 mi | Sumner 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.