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Sf Solomon River above Webster Re water level

River gauge, Sf Solomon River, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.81ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.2 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 13.56 ft Minor floodstage 8.50 ft

History

History
1.52.02.53.0ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 191.52.02.53.0ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1.52.02.53.0ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 191.52.02.53.0ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
24ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202624ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

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

RankLevelDate
113.56 ftMay 29, 2018
212.98 ftSeptember 4, 2016
39.75 ftOctober 3, 2017
49.38 ftJune 15, 2009
59.29 ftApril 23, 2010
69.11 ftJune 9, 2014
78.89 ftAugust 30, 2019
88.02 ftMay 30, 2008
96.43 ftOctober 9, 2011
106.20 ftMay 27, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 61%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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