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SwedenFloodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center water level
River gauge, Floodway, Kansas, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Floodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center at 2.58 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Floodway
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floodway at Arkansas River at WichitaRiver gauge, Floodway | 6.56 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arkansas River at Valley CenterRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River | 1.13 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Lake Arkansas River near SedgwickRiver gauge, Lake Arkansas River | 1.84 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Arkansas River near MaizeRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.59 ft | Low | ±0 | 4.1 mi |
| Emma Creek at SedgwickRiver gauge, Emma Creek | −1.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Cowskin Creek at 119th St at WichitaRiver gauge, Cowskin Creek | 6.67 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Calfskin Creek at 119th St, WichitaRiver gauge, Calfskin Creek | 0.1 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Cowskin Creek at Kellogg St, WichitaRiver gauge, Cowskin Creek | 3.0 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 12 mi |
| Arkansas River at WichitaRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 2.70 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Floodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Floodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Floodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07144201(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.83935, -97.40746(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 | 2.58 ft | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Floodway at L Arkansas River at Valley Center (usgs:07144201). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/floodway-at-l-arkansas-river-at-valley-center
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer