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Arkansas River near Coolidge water level

River gauge, Arkansas River, Kansas, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
99.5 cfs
Water temperature
55 °F
3 5 8 Highest onrecord 8.85 ft Minor floodstage 8.00 ft

History

2.02.53.03.5ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 192.02.53.03.5ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
2468ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19Minor flood stage2468ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
2468ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage2468ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Arkansas River near Coolidge, where the gauge shows 2.89 ft.

That puts it 0.20 ft above the median of 2.69 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 5.11 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.67 ft (+1.22 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.55 ft – 6.64 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.69 ft0.20 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.02 ft – 3.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year
1.67 ft+1.22 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.55 ft – 6.64 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.50 ft – 6.64 ft
Highest on record
8.85 ftAugust 17, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft
Expect near-record flooding along the Arkansas River from the state line to Medway, KS. The approaches to the river bridge south of Coolidge are in danger of overtopping. Floodwaters will inundate lowlands along the river south of the ATSF railroad tracks and flood farm houses and roads near the river. Flood waters 7 to 9 feet deep in places are possible.
10.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding along the Arkansas River. Areas south of the river between the CO-KS state line and Medway, KS. Will be flooded with water up to 2 feet deep in some places. Flow over the road north of the bridge will begin when river rises to 10.1 feet. Flow over the road south of the gage will occur at a gage height of 11.0 feet.
9.00 ft
Expect flooding of 1 to 2 feet along the Arkansas River from Coolidge to Medway. The road south of Coolidge which crosses the Arkansas River will begin to flood at a river stage between 9 to 10 feet.
8.00 ft
Expect minor flooding in pastureland and farmland adjacent to the river. Low water areas along the unpaved River Road south of the Arkansas River will have water over the road... Exercise extreme caution.
2.89 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: 24 %.

RankLevelDate
18.85 ftAugust 17, 2015
27.59 ftJuly 1, 2016
37.51 ftJuly 28, 2018
47.32 ftOctober 2, 2026
56.88 ftJune 26, 1983

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:01 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Arkansas River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Arkansas River near AvondaleRiver gauge, Arkansas River 2.89 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 131 mi
Arkansas River at Las AnimasRiver gauge, Arkansas River 4.7 cfs Very low ±0 66 mi
Arkansas River below John Martin ReservoirRiver gauge, Arkansas River 39.0 cfs Low −39.3 cfs 50 mi
Arkansas River at LamarRiver gauge, Arkansas River 5.73 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 33 mi
Arkansas River near GranadaRiver gauge, Arkansas River 76.7 cfs Normal −2.3 cfs 17 mi
Arkansas River at HollyRiver gauge, Arkansas River 98.6 cfs Normal −1.4 cfs 6.0 mi
Arkansas River at SyracuseRiver gauge, Arkansas River 4.64 ft High −0.05 ft 15 mi
Arkansas River at KendallRiver gauge, Arkansas River 6.50 ft Very high −0.03 ft 26 mi
Arkansas River at DeerfieldRiver gauge, Arkansas River 5.95 ft Normal −0.01 ft 48 mi
Arkansas River at Garden CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River 5.18 ft Normal ±0 62 mi
Arkansas River at Dodge CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River 6.73 ft High ±0 110 mi
Arkansas River at AvondaleRiver gauge, Arkansas River 9.23 ft No reference yet +0.03 ft 128 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Frontier Ditch near CoolidgeCanal gauge, Frontier Ditch 9.38 ft Low +0.80 ft 1.7 mi
Frontier Ditch Return near CoolidgeCanal gauge, Frontier Ditch Return 0.0 cfs Low ±0 4.2 mi
Wild Horse Creek above HollyRiver gauge, Wild Horse Creek 0.0 cfs Low ±0 7 mi
Amazon Great Eastern Ditch near LakinCanal gauge, Amazon Great Eastern Ditch 4.53 ft No reference yet ±0 32 mi
Southside Ditch near LakinCanal gauge, Southside Ditch 1.25 ft No reference yet ±0 37 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Arkansas River near Coolidge compare with last year?

It is 1.22 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.67 ft.

What is flood stage for the Arkansas River near Coolidge?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.11 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Arkansas River near Coolidge in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.69 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.02 ft and 3.47 ft, based on 39 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 near Coolidge today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Arkansas River near Coolidge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Arkansas River near Coolidge normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:07137500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.02752, -102.01158 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.89 ft 2026-10-19 16:15 Provisional
Flow 99.5 cfs 2026-10-19 16:15 Provisional
Water temperature 55 °F 2026-10-19 16:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Arkansas River near Coolidge (usgs:07137500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/arkansas-river-near-coolidge

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