Rivers in Kansas
Arkansas River at Hutchinson
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 19.00 ftThe top of the levee in the vicinity of the gage overtops. Breach of the levee will result in widespread flooding of low-lying and agricultural areas.
- 14.30 ftFlood waters rise to the lowest base of closure on the Harsha Drainage Canal on 2nd Avenue.
- 13.50 ftFlood waters rise to the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
- 13.00 ftClosure of the Harsha Drainage Canal on 2nd Avenue commences on the right bank. Other closures begin on the the Missouri Pacific Railroad and 11th Street.
- 12.70 ftThe intersection between Yoder and Eales Road becomes flooded.
- 10.00 ftExpect minor flooding of Carey Park, more so after a few days of ground water seepage.
- 8.00 ftMinor flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land can be expected. Channel flow will be swift.
- 6.00 ftThe river is out of its main channel. The width of the river will expand to 550 feet. The channel flow will be swift.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
45 crests on NOAA’s list since 1923.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 2, 1973 | 13.85 ft |
| 2 | September 27, 1973 | 13.10 ft |
| 3 | May 8, 2007 | 12.70 ft |
| 4 | September 29, 1973 | 12.15 ft |
| 5 | October 12, 2018 | 10.88 ft |
| 6 | May 10, 2019 | 10.86 ft |
| 7 | May 26, 2007 | 10.82 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 1965 | 10.42 ft |
| 9 | May 22, 2019 | 10.30 ft |
| 10 | March 27, 1987 | 10.30 ft |
| 11 | July 16, 1951 | 10.10 ft |
| 12 | July 14, 1951 | 10.10 ft |
| 13 | July 23, 1993 | 10.10 ft |
| 14 | March 24, 1987 | 9.50 ft |
| 15 | October 30, 1979 | 9.30 ft |
| 16 | May 27, 1951 | 9.20 ft |
| 17 | June 30, 1957 | 9.15 ft |
| 18 | April 19, 1987 | 9.10 ft |
| 19 | June 4, 1996 | 9.02 ft |
| 20 | June 24, 2019 | 9.00 ft |
| 21 | August 8, 1950 | 9.00 ft |
| 22 | August 2, 1958 | 9.00 ft |
| 23 | August 2, 1950 | 8.98 ft |
| 24 | May 3, 1948 | 8.70 ft |
| 25 | May 3, 1942 | 8.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 24, 2019: 9.00 ft
- May 22, 2019: 10.30 ft
- May 10, 2019: 10.86 ft
- October 12, 2018: 10.88 ft
- August 7, 2013: 8.12 ft
- April 29, 2009: 6.15 ft
- May 26, 2007: 10.82 ft
- May 8, 2007: 12.70 ft
- June 4, 1996: 9.02 ft
- July 23, 1993: 10.10 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Gauge reading only in high-water situations. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.