Smoky Hill River above Schoenchen, KS
River level and flood forecast · Ellis County
Normal3.3 ftas of Mon 2:30 PM
Flow: 8 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 13.3 ftThe county road just west of bridge begins to overflow.
- 10.4 ftRight bank overflows initiate about 100 feet downstream of bridge.
Highest crests on record
- 11 ft — October 9, 2018
- 10.93 ft — April 17, 2016
- 10.84 ft — August 24, 2010
- 10.46 ft — July 10, 2014
- 4.96 ft — August 17, 2006
Recent crests: 11 ft (October 9, 2018) · 10.93 ft (April 17, 2016) · 10.46 ft (July 10, 2014) · 10.84 ft (August 24, 2010) · 4.96 ft (August 17, 2006)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (SCNK1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.