Rivers in Kansas
Little Arkansas River near Sedgwick
Below flood stage
1.78ftStage
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 11:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 22.00 ft
- Record crest
- 26.28 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 22.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftSignificant flooding may occur in the city of Sedgwick with the possibility of water rescues being conducted. Significant flooding occurs across the roads near the gage site around Ridge Road and 109th Street.
- 26.00 ftRoads flood around Ridge Road and 109th Street near the gaging site. This area will be inaccessible. Agricultural field flooding will be more widespread. Water covered roads will impact the south and west parts of the city of Sedgwick especially around 4th St and Madison, Ridge Rd. The north entrance to the city may be cut-off if Emma Creek and Sand Creek flows are high. The city may only be accessible from the east.
- 24.00 ftExpect SW 96th St and Emma Creek Rd to be down to one lane due to the flood waters spreading out over parts of the road. 109th Street west of Ridge Road will begin to take on water. On the west side of Sedgwick, expect 4th St to be closed between Emma Creek Rd to Madison Rd. Some streets close to 4th St and Madison, Ridge Rd area will experience water over the street curbs. Flood waters will cover parts of Ridge Rd from around 4th St southward to 1st St.
- 23.00 ftAgricultural fields flood more so on the east bank and overflows begin to cross 109th Street just 2 tenths of a mile east of Ridge Road. A section of Ridge Road floods at about one half mile north of 109th where it crosses the river. Steet Water covers 4th Street for about half a mile east of Madison Road in the town of Sedgwick.
- 22.00 ftExpect flooding along the banks and many low agricultural areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1993.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 17, 1993 | 26.28 ft |
| 2 | November 2, 1998 | 25.82 ft |
| 3 | May 22, 2019 | 25.72 ft |
| 4 | May 9, 2019 | 25.31 ft |
| 5 | June 24, 2019 | 25.14 ft |
| 6 | October 10, 2018 | 25.10 ft |
| 7 | July 31, 2013 | 25.07 ft |
| 8 | March 5, 2004 | 24.55 ft |
| 9 | May 27, 2019 | 24.34 ft |
| 10 | October 10, 2003 | 24.29 ft |
| 11 | June 9, 2005 | 24.19 ft |
| 12 | May 28, 1995 | 23.91 ft |
| 13 | July 4, 2016 | 23.85 ft |
| 14 | June 14, 2010 | 23.64 ft |
| 15 | December 14, 2015 | 23.23 ft |
| 16 | June 16, 2015 | 22.88 ft |
| 17 | April 24, 1995 | 22.86 ft |
| 18 | June 18, 2025 | 22.53 ft |
| 19 | September 13, 2008 | 22.04 ft |
| 20 | April 27, 2009 | 21.99 ft |
| 21 | November 17, 1996 | 21.82 ft |
| 22 | February 25, 2001 | 21.78 ft |
| 23 | May 7, 2007 | 21.52 ft |
| 24 | March 24, 2000 | 21.50 ft |
| 25 | June 12, 2002 | 21.31 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 18, 2025: 22.53 ft
- June 4, 2025: 17.81 ft
- November 3, 2024: 15.18 ft
- June 23, 2023: 5.99 ft
- May 26, 2022: 21.13 ft
- June 27, 2021: 21.15 ft
- May 15, 2020: 11.93 ft
- June 24, 2019: 25.14 ft
- May 27, 2019: 24.34 ft
- May 22, 2019: 25.72 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.