Sf Solomon River above Webster Re water level
River gauge, Sf Solomon River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Sf Solomon River above Webster Re is at 1.81 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.16 ft below the median of 1.97 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 6.69 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.83 ft (−0.02 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.37 ft and 1.90 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.97 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.58 ft – 2.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.83 ft−0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.37 ft – 1.90 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.37 ft – 5.32 ft
- Highest on record
- 13.56 ftMay 29, 2018
Floating and fishing near Sf Solomon River above Webster Re
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 6.69 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- There will be extensive flooding of crop and pasture land. The record flood of 14.9 feet occurred in July of 1951.
- 11.00 ft
- Extensive flooding occurs in lowland pasture and cropland. An outbuilding located around 1 mile west of the river gauge near the Graham County line will be inundated.
- 8.50 ft
- Flood water begins to inundate pasture and cropland near the river. Low water crossings will become impassable.
- 7.00 ft
- Water overflows into lowland pasture areas near the river.
- 1.81 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.56 ft | May 29, 2018 |
| 2 | 12.98 ft | September 4, 2016 |
| 3 | 9.75 ft | October 3, 2017 |
| 4 | 9.38 ft | June 15, 2009 |
| 5 | 9.29 ft | April 23, 2010 |
| 6 | 9.11 ft | June 9, 2014 |
| 7 | 8.89 ft | August 30, 2019 |
| 8 | 8.02 ft | May 30, 2008 |
| 9 | 6.43 ft | October 9, 2011 |
| 10 | 6.20 ft | May 27, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Sf Solomon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sf Solomon River at WoodstonRiver gauge, Sf Solomon River | 3.84 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Sf Solomon River at OsborneRiver gauge, Sf Solomon River | 3.09 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 47 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster ReservoirReservoir | 1,865.64 ft | Low | 8 mi | |
| Bow Creek near StocktonRiver gauge, Bow Creek | 3.93 ft | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Saline River near WakeeneyRiver gauge, Saline River | 2.09 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Nf Solomon River at GladeRiver gauge, Nf Solomon River | 2.57 ft | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Kirwin ReservoirReservoir | 1,704.23 ft | Very low | 31 mi | |
| Big Creek near EllisRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Keith Sebelius Lake and NortonReservoir | 2,288.93 ft | Low | 35 mi | |
| Prairie Dog Creek above Keith Sebelius LakeRiver gauge, Prairie Dog Creek | 3.30 ft | Normal | ±0 | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Sf Solomon River above Webster Re compare with last year?
It is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.83 ft.
What is flood stage for the Sf Solomon River above Webster Re?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 6.69 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Sf Solomon River above Webster Re in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.58 ft and 2.72 ft, based on 31 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 Sf Solomon River above Webster Re today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sf Solomon River above Webster Re rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sf Solomon River above Webster Re normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:06873000(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.37667, -99.58011(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sf Solomon River above Webster Re (usgs:06873000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/sf-solomon-river-above-webster-re
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