Is the Walnut River flooding?

Kansas · 3 gauges · Kansas river levels

The Walnut 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 Walnut River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.

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 Walnut River at Winfield, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 41.00 ft on 18 November 1928, carrying 94,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1898 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.69 ft, 40.3 ft below that record.

Drains 1,880 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,083 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Walnut River at Winfield, KSNo flooding0.69 ft18 ft
Walnut River at Arkansas City, KSNo flooding2.67 ft18 ft
Walnut River at Hwy 54 E of El Dorado, KSNo current data
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.