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SwedenArkansas River at Deerfield water level
River gauge, Arkansas River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The Arkansas River at Deerfield is at 5.95 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 6.49 ft, based on 12 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.54 ft below typical. It is 8.05 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.95 ft and 5.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.49 ft0.54 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.89 ft – 7.99 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 12.05 ftMay 24, 1999
Floating and fishing near Arkansas River at Deerfield
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 8.05 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- Expect major overflows of two feet or more along the Arkansas River near Deerfield.
- 14.00 ft
- Minor overflows along the Arkansas River near the city of Deerfield.
- 5.95 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.05 ft | May 24, 1999 |
| 2 | 11.70 ft | May 30, 2001 |
| 3 | 9.44 ft | August 2, 2018 |
| 4 | 8.57 ft | July 22, 2000 |
| 5 | 7.88 ft | June 19, 2004 |
| 6 | 7.72 ft | March 7, 2002 |
| 7 | 7.53 ft | May 3, 2016 |
| 8 | 6.74 ft | March 6, 2003 |
| 9 | 6.40 ft | January 11, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.41 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Arkansas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Las AnimasRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.7 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 114 mi |
| Arkansas River below John Martin ReservoirRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 80.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 98 mi |
| Arkansas River at LamarRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 82 mi |
| Arkansas River near GranadaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 77.8 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 65 mi |
| Arkansas River at HollyRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 95.5 cfs | Normal | −6.5 cfs | 54 mi |
| Arkansas River near CoolidgeRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.88 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 48 mi |
| Arkansas River at SyracuseRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.67 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 34 mi |
| Arkansas River at KendallRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 6.52 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Arkansas River at Garden CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.18 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Arkansas River at Dodge CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 6.73 ft | High | ±0 | 62 mi |
| Arkansas River near LarnedRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 3.98 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 117 mi |
| Arkansas River at Great BendRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 0.66 ft | Low | ±0 | 131 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Ditch Return near DeerfieldCanal gauge, Southside Ditch Return | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 0.8 mi |
| Farmers Ditch near DeerfieldCanal gauge, Farmers Ditch | 1.29 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 4.2 mi |
| Southside Ditch near LakinCanal gauge, Southside Ditch | 1.33 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Amazon Great Eastern Ditch near LakinCanal gauge, Amazon Great Eastern Ditch | 4.54 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Arkansas River at Deerfield?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 8.05 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Arkansas River at Deerfield in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.49 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.89 ft and 7.99 ft, based on 12 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 Arkansas River at Deerfield today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT, the water level was 5.95 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Arkansas River at Deerfield rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Arkansas River at Deerfield normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Arkansas River at Deerfield?
The highest level on record is 12.05 ft on May 24, 1999.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07138070(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.96974, -101.12877(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 | 5.95 ft | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Arkansas River at Deerfield (usgs:07138070). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/arkansas-river-at-deerfield
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