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Solomon River at Niles water level

River gauge, Solomon River, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.61ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
133 cfs
0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 31.76 ft Minor floodstage 24.00 ft

History

History
1020ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 18Minor flood stage1020ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18Minor flood stage
1020ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18Minor flood stage1020ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

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 %.

RankLevelDate
131.76 ftJuly 14, 1951
231.00 ftJune 21, 1951
330.92 ftOctober 11, 1973
430.38 ftSeptember 28, 1973
530.24 ftJuly 22, 1993
629.83 ftMay 24, 2007
729.48 ftJuly 12, 1993
829.33 ftJuly 6, 1993
929.10 ftMay 24, 2019
1029.04 ftMay 24, 1999

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 48%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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