Rivers in Kansas
N F Solomon River at Lenora
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 20.50 ftWater will top the levee to the south of the gage site. The water will then spread to homes and over city streets that are to the south of the river. On the north side of the river, some nearby buildings will also get flooded.
- 10.00 ftLow lying areas will become flooded.
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 23, 2026.
Crest history
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 21, 1987 | 24.70 ft |
| 2 | June 16, 1957 | 16.50 ft |
| 3 | September 7, 1968 | 15.00 ft |
| 4 | May 24, 2008 | 14.22 ft |
| 5 | June 27, 1957 | 13.50 ft |
| 6 | October 18, 1965 | 13.00 ft |
| 7 | May 3, 1958 | 13.00 ft |
| 8 | September 4, 2016 | 13.00 ft |
| 9 | March 22, 1960 | 13.00 ft |
| 10 | October 8, 2011 | 12.50 ft |
| 11 | October 8, 2011 | 12.50 ft |
| 12 | May 21, 1961 | 12.20 ft |
| 13 | June 5, 1959 | 12.00 ft |
| 14 | May 15, 1960 | 12.00 ft |
| 15 | July 26, 1977 | 12.00 ft |
| 16 | September 6, 1972 | 12.00 ft |
| 17 | May 17, 1957 | 12.00 ft |
| 18 | September 6, 1965 | 11.00 ft |
| 19 | August 29, 1968 | 11.00 ft |
| 20 | July 11, 1964 | 11.00 ft |
| 21 | May 30, 2008 | 10.90 ft |
| 22 | June 13, 1965 | 10.50 ft |
| 23 | March 8, 1993 | 10.50 ft |
| 24 | June 13, 2010 | 10.30 ft |
| 25 | March 10, 1993 | 10.27 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 4, 2016: 13.00 ft
- October 8, 2011: 12.50 ft
- October 8, 2011: 12.50 ft
- June 13, 2010: 10.30 ft
- May 30, 2008: 10.90 ft
- May 24, 2008: 14.22 ft
- July 30, 1998: 10.15 ft
- July 14, 1996: 6.26 ft
- May 23, 1995: 4.74 ft
- May 6, 1994: 9.30 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.