Smoky Hill River at Kanopolis Lake, KS
River level and flood forecast · Ellsworth County
Normal1466.4 ftas of Tue 4:30 PM
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.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 1508 ft |
| Record crest (July 14, 1951) | 1506.98 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 1508 ftTop of flood control pool.
- 1463 ftTop of conservation pool.
Highest crests on record
- 1506.98 ft — July 14, 1951
Recent crests: 1506.98 ft (July 14, 1951)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (KANK1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.