Solomon River at Niles water level
River gauge, Solomon River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 133 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Solomon River at Niles is at 4.61 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.73 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.88 ft above typical. It is 19.39 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.54 ft, a difference of +1.07 ft.
It has dropped 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.95 ft and 18.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.73 ft0.88 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.87 ft – 9.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.54 ft+1.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.95 ft – 18.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.39 ft – 26.60 ft
- Highest on record
- 31.76 ftJuly 14, 1951
Floating and fishing near Solomon River at Niles
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 24.00 ft, 19.39 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
- Arrowhead Road west of Niles floods.
- 24.00 ft
- Low land flooding continues along the river.
- 23.00 ft
- Rural overflow begins around the community of Niles.
- 19.00 ft
- Water begins to overflow into the low portion of a cultivated field on the right bank, upstream, adjacent to the gage site.
- 4.61 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: 19 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.76 ft | July 14, 1951 |
| 2 | 31.00 ft | June 21, 1951 |
| 3 | 30.92 ft | October 11, 1973 |
| 4 | 30.38 ft | September 28, 1973 |
| 5 | 30.24 ft | July 22, 1993 |
| 6 | 29.83 ft | May 24, 2007 |
| 7 | 29.48 ft | July 12, 1993 |
| 8 | 29.33 ft | July 6, 1993 |
| 9 | 29.10 ft | May 24, 2019 |
| 10 | 29.04 ft | May 24, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Solomon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon River near Glen ElderRiver gauge, Solomon River | 7.57 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 56 mi |
| Solomon River at BeloitRiver gauge, Solomon River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.21 ft | 48 mi |
| Solomon River near SimpsonRiver gauge, Solomon River | 7.25 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Solomon River near MinneapolisRiver gauge, Solomon River | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River at New CambriaRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 6.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Mud Creek near TalmageRiver gauge, Mud Creek | 3.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Mulberry Creek near SalinaRiver gauge, Mulberry Creek | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 4.41 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Smoky Hill River at EnterpriseRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 7.54 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 20 mi |
| Saline River at TescottRiver gauge, Saline River | 6.68 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Salt Creek near AdaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 4.58 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Gypsum Creek near GypsumRiver gauge, Gypsum Creek | 11.2 cfs | High | −0.6 cfs | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Solomon River at Niles higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.54 ft.
What is flood stage for the Solomon River at Niles?
The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 19.39 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Solomon River at Niles in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.87 ft and 9.11 ft, based on 38 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 Solomon River at Niles today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT, the water level was 4.61 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Solomon River at Niles rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.66 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Solomon River at Niles normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:06876900(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.96899, -97.47704(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 | 4.61 ft | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 133 cfs | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Solomon River at Niles (usgs:06876900). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/solomon-river-at-niles
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