Nf Solomon River at Portis water level
River gauge, Nf Solomon River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Nf Solomon River at Portis reads 3.94 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.08 ft above the median of 3.86 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 11.06 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.83 ft (+0.11 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.64 ft and 10.04 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.86 ft0.08 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.05 ft – 4.81 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.83 ft+0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.64 ft – 10.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.61 ft – 10.04 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.71 ftMay 25, 2008
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 11.06 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas and over several county roads. The town of Portis and the bridge on Highway 281 are not threatened by flooding. A record flood of 28.5 feet occurred in July of 1951.
- 20.00 ft
- There will be significant flooding over county road 362 and South 80th Avenue.
- 17.50 ft
- The north approach to South 80th Avenue will flood and the flooding over county road 362 will worsen.
- 15.00 ft
- The southeast bank overflows into agricultural and pasture lowlands. Water rises over county road 362.
- 3.94 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: 11 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.71 ft | May 25, 2008 |
| 2 | 23.43 ft | July 21, 1993 |
| 3 | 23.00 ft | May 29, 1995 |
| 4 | 22.99 ft | June 21, 2010 |
| 5 | 22.95 ft | August 16, 1968 |
| 6 | 22.58 ft | June 2, 2011 |
| 7 | 21.25 ft | October 23, 2008 |
| 8 | 20.54 ft | July 27, 1998 |
| 9 | 20.30 ft | July 29, 1967 |
| 10 | 19.88 ft | May 13, 1982 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Nf Solomon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf Solomon River at GladeRiver gauge, Nf Solomon River | 2.57 ft | Normal | ±0 | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sf Solomon River at OsborneRiver gauge, Sf Solomon River | 3.15 ft | Low | −0.18 ft | 9 mi |
| Cawker CityReservoir | 1,448.25 ft | Normal | 14 mi | |
| Waconda Lake and Glen ElderReservoir | 1,456.98 ft | Very high | 21 mi | |
| Solomon River near Glen ElderRiver gauge, Solomon River | 7.55 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 22 mi |
| Sf Solomon River at WoodstonRiver gauge, Sf Solomon River | 3.83 ft | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Kirwin ReservoirReservoir | 1,704.24 ft | Very low | 24 mi | |
| Bow Creek near StocktonRiver gauge, Bow Creek | 3.93 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Solomon River at BeloitRiver gauge, Solomon River | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.20 ft | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Nf Solomon River at Portis compare with last year?
It is 0.11 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.83 ft.
What is flood stage for the Nf Solomon River at Portis?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.06 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Nf Solomon River at Portis in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.05 ft and 4.81 ft, based on 39 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 Nf Solomon River at Portis today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nf Solomon River at Portis rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Nf Solomon River at Portis normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:06872500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.55300, -98.69232(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 | 3.94 ft | 2026-10-18 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nf Solomon River at Portis (usgs:06872500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/nf-solomon-river-at-portis
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