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SwedenSouthside Ditch near Lakin water level
Canal gauge, Southside Ditch, Kansas, United States
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Water level
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What this means
The latest canal level reported for Southside Ditch near Lakin is 1.33 ft. There is no published reference for this canal yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.24 ft and 1.38 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Great Eastern Ditch near LakinCanal gauge, Amazon Great Eastern Ditch | 4.53 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Arkansas River at KendallRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 6.52 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Arkansas River at DeerfieldRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.95 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Southside Ditch Return near DeerfieldCanal gauge, Southside Ditch Return | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Farmers Ditch near DeerfieldCanal gauge, Farmers Ditch | 1.29 ft | No reference yet | −0.41 ft | 18 mi |
| Arkansas River at SyracuseRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 4.67 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Arkansas River at Garden CityRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.18 ft | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Frontier Ditch Return near CoolidgeCanal gauge, Frontier Ditch Return | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Southside Ditch near Lakin today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM MDT, the water level was 1.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Southside Ditch near Lakin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Southside Ditch near Lakin normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07138063(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.87224, -101.35878(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.33 ft | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Southside Ditch near Lakin (usgs:07138063). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/southside-ditch-near-lakin
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer