Solomon River at Beloit water level

Name: Solomon River at Beloit water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Solomon River, Kansas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.93ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 08:45 PM CDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 49.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Solomon River at Beloit is at 2.93 ft, in the normal range.

It is 17.07 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

It has risen 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 17.07 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.81 ft and 2.93 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 39.30 ftJuly 13, 1951

Floating and fishing near Solomon River at Beloit

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 17.07 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: A bridge on Henry Trail two miles west of town is flooded. When the water reaches a level of 36 feet flooding occurs on the south and southwest sides of Beloit.
25.00 ft: The bridge on Hyde Lane which is two miles southeast of Beloit is closed.
20.00 ft: Flooding occurs in the Beloit city park and fairgrounds. Rural lowlands outside of Beloit flood at 18 feet.
2.93 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: 9 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	39.30 ft	July 13, 1951
2	36.83 ft	May 24, 1961
3	35.87 ft	June 11, 1941
4	34.50 ft	June 2, 1935
5	34.29 ft	June 19, 1957
6	33.60 ft	September 20, 1919
7	33.33 ft	August 15, 1950
8	32.24 ft	March 28, 1960
9	29.35 ft	September 8, 1946
10	29.06 ft	May 4, 1944

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 45%

Map

Other gauges on the Solomon River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Solomon River near Glen ElderRiver gauge, Solomon River	7.60 ft	Normal	−0.22 ft	9 mi
Solomon River near SimpsonRiver gauge, Solomon River	7.25 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Solomon River near MinneapolisRiver gauge, Solomon River	2.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	31 mi
Solomon River at NilesRiver gauge, Solomon River	4.69 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	48 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Waconda Lake and Glen ElderReservoir	1,456.98 ft	Very high		11 mi
Cawker CityReservoir	1,448.25 ft	Normal		18 mi
Republican River at ConcordiaRiver gauge, Republican River	5.68 ft	High	+0.06 ft	26 mi
Salt Creek near AdaRiver gauge, Salt Creek	4.57 ft	High	−0.07 ft	26 mi
Republican River at ScandiaRiver gauge, Republican River	1.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	29 mi
Saline River at LincolnRiver gauge, Saline River	10.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Lovewell ReservoirReservoir	1,580.54 ft	High		30 mi
Sf Solomon River at OsborneRiver gauge, Sf Solomon River	3.20 ft	Normal	−0.32 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Solomon River at Beloit?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.07 ft below it.

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 Solomon River at Beloit today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 08:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.93 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Solomon River at Beloit rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Solomon River at Beloit normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Solomon River at Beloit?

The highest level on record is 39.30 ft on July 13, 1951.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06876000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.45451, -98.10990 (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	2.93 ft	2026-10-18 01:45	Provisional
Flow	49.9 cfs	2026-10-18 01:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Solomon River at Beloit (usgs:06876000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/solomon-river-at-beloit

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer