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SwedenArkansas River at Syracuse water level
River gauge, Arkansas River, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 133 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Arkansas River at Syracuse: the latest reading is 4.67 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.99 ft above the median of 3.68 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 5.33 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.82 ft (+0.85 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.14 ft – 7.04 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.68 ft0.99 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.99 ft – 4.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.82 ft+0.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.14 ft – 7.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.13 ft – 7.04 ft
- Highest on record
- 21.80 ftJune 17, 1965
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 18.10 ft
- At 18.1 feet, the water surface elevation will reach the lowest points of the Kansas K-27 highway bridge steel.
- 18.00 ft
- Expect extremely severe flooding along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall. Flood depths of 8 feet or more will occur as the river moves well out onto the floodplain. The golf course and fairground at Syracuse will be inundated... 2 feet or so at the fairgrounds... 6 feet or so at the park. Flooding will extend into housing areas in southern parts of Syracuse and Kendall.
- 13.00 ft
- Expect moderate flooding along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall. The river road running parallel south of the river will be inundated to depths of 2 feet in some places. Floodwaters will begin to encroach upon the fairgrounds and golf course at Syracuse.
- 10.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding of 1 foot or so along the Arkansas River from Syracuse to Kendall.
- 4.67 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.80 ft | June 17, 1965 |
| 2 | 15.63 ft | May 15, 1951 |
| 3 | 14.20 ft | June 5, 1949 |
| 4 | 13.46 ft | April 27, 1942 |
| 5 | 13.30 ft | May 31, 1964 |
| 6 | 12.19 ft | May 29, 1957 |
| 7 | 11.58 ft | May 31, 1936 |
| 8 | 11.04 ft | August 8, 1929 |
| 9 | 11.01 ft | August 9, 1936 |
| 10 | 10.90 ft | May 20, 1955 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Arkansas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River near AvondaleRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 145 mi |
| Arkansas River at Las AnimasRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.7 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 80 mi |
| Arkansas River below John Martin ReservoirRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 80.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 64 mi |
| Arkansas River at LamarRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 48 mi |
| Arkansas River near GranadaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 77.8 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 31 mi |
| Arkansas River at HollyRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 98.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Arkansas River near CoolidgeRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.88 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Arkansas River at KendallRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 6.52 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| Arkansas River at DeerfieldRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.95 ft | Normal | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Arkansas River at Garden CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.18 ft | Normal | ±0 | 48 mi |
| Arkansas River at Dodge CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 6.73 ft | High | ±0 | 95 mi |
| Arkansas River at AvondaleRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 9.24 ft | No reference yet | +0.06 ft | 142 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Ditch Return near CoolidgeCanal gauge, Frontier Ditch Return | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Frontier Ditch near CoolidgeCanal gauge, Frontier Ditch | 9.38 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Amazon Great Eastern Ditch near LakinCanal gauge, Amazon Great Eastern Ditch | 4.49 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Wild Horse Creek above HollyRiver gauge, Wild Horse Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Southside Ditch Return near DeerfieldCanal gauge, Southside Ditch Return | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Arkansas River at Syracuse compare with last year?
It is 0.85 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.82 ft.
What is flood stage for the Arkansas River at Syracuse?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.33 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Arkansas River at Syracuse in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.68 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.99 ft and 4.69 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 Arkansas River at Syracuse today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM MDT, the water level was 4.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Arkansas River at Syracuse rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.31 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Arkansas River at Syracuse normal?
High 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:07138000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.96613, -101.75685(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 | 4.67 ft | 2026-10-19 10:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 133 cfs | 2026-10-19 10:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Arkansas River at Syracuse (usgs:07138000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/arkansas-river-at-syracuse
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