Wb Walnut River near El Dorado, KS
Is Wb Walnut River near El Dorado, KS flooding right now?
No — Wb Walnut River near El Dorado, KS is at 5.82 ft, 15.2 ft below its 21 ft flood stage, as of 53 min ago.
Gauge height
5.82 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.14 ft on Fri, Jun 8, 1979.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 18.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.14 ft | 1979-06-08 |
| 26.48 ft | 2025-06-03 |
| 26.25 ft | 2005-08-25 |
| 23.92 ft | 2009-04-27 |
| 22.68 ft | 1995-06-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut River at Hwy 54 E of El Dorado, KS | 0.9 mi | Butler County |
| Whitewater River at Towanda, KS | 9.2 mi | Butler County |
| Rock C near Potwin, KS | 9.9 mi | Butler County |
| Whitewater River at Augusta, KS | 12.9 mi | Butler County |
| Cedar C near Cedar Point, KS | 25.6 mi | Chase County |
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