Is the Elk River flooding?
The Elk River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Elk River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Elk River near Elk City, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.90 ft on 6 May 1961, carrying 100,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1926 (33 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.53 ft, 21.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River at Elk Falls, KS | No flooding | 2.03 ft | 21 ft | |
| Elk River near Elk City, KS | No flood stage defined | 12.53 ft | — | |
| Elk River below Elk City Lake, KS | No flood stage defined | 4.89 ft | — |