Solomon River near Glen Elder water level

Name: Solomon River near Glen Elder water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Solomon River, Kansas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

7.47ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 11.3 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Solomon River near Glen Elder is at 7.47 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.03 ft below the median of 7.50 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 13.53 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.35 ft (+0.12 ft).

It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.25 ft and 22.96 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 7.50 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 7.30 ft – 9.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.35 ft+0.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 7.25 ft – 22.96 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 7.25 ft – 22.96 ft
Highest on record: 29.57 ftJuly 22, 1993

Floating and fishing near Solomon River near Glen Elder

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 13.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

27.50 ft: The bridge on Solomon Rapids Road will be underwater. In addition, the north approach to the bridge will be covered by 1 to 2 feet of running water.
26.00 ft: The north approach to the Solomon Rapids Road bridge will be threatened by flood water.
7.47 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.57 ft	July 22, 1993
2	28.31 ft	April 14, 1987
3	26.89 ft	July 30, 1967
4	26.76 ft	June 2, 2011
5	25.79 ft	October 12, 1973
6	23.84 ft	November 17, 1996
7	23.64 ft	July 2, 1982
8	22.13 ft	August 25, 2019
9	21.99 ft	July 21, 2010
10	20.70 ft	May 23, 1999

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.64 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 69° 39° – Wind 18 mph

19 Mon 66° 45° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 70° 46° 0.03 in Wind 15 mph

21 Wed 76° 57° 0.01 in Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 81° 57° – Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 80° 66° 0.01 in Wind 23 mph

24 Sat 72° 53° 0.31 in, 39% Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Solomon River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Solomon River at BeloitRiver gauge, Solomon River	2.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	9 mi
Solomon River near SimpsonRiver gauge, Solomon River	7.35 ft	No reference yet	+0.10 ft	20 mi
Solomon River near MinneapolisRiver gauge, Solomon River	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	39 mi
Solomon River at NilesRiver gauge, Solomon River	4.48 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	56 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Waconda Lake and Glen ElderReservoir	1,456.98 ft	Very high		2.2 mi
Cawker CityReservoir	1,447.96 ft	Normal		9 mi
Sf Solomon River at OsborneRiver gauge, Sf Solomon River	3.10 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	22 mi
Nf Solomon River at PortisRiver gauge, Nf Solomon River	3.92 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	22 mi
White Rock Creek near Burr OakRiver gauge, White Rock Creek	1.49 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	29 mi
Lovewell ReservoirReservoir	1,580.54 ft	High		31 mi
Saline River at LincolnRiver gauge, Saline River	10.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	32 mi
Salt Creek near AdaRiver gauge, Salt Creek	4.53 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Solomon River near Glen Elder compare with last year?

It is 0.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.35 ft.

What is flood stage for the Solomon River near Glen Elder?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 13.53 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Solomon River near Glen Elder in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.50 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.30 ft and 9.65 ft, based on 32 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Solomon River near Glen Elder today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was 7.47 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Solomon River near Glen Elder rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Solomon River near Glen Elder normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06875900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.47390, -98.28367 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.47 ft	2026-10-19 15:30	Provisional
Flow	11.3 cfs	2026-10-19 15:30	Provisional

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