IsItFlooding

Is the Sf Ninnescah River flooding?

Kansas · 2 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Sf Ninnescah River is tracked by 2 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 Sf Ninnescah River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Sf Ninnescah River near Murdock, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.84 ft on 31 October 1979, carrying 28,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.82 ft, 10.0 ft below that record.

Drains 597 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,358 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Sf Ninnescah River near Pratt, KSNo flooding2.72 ft9 ft
Sf Ninnescah River near Murdock, KSNo flooding2.82 ft8 ft
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.